Piaggio Vespa Gtv 300 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Vespa Gtv 300
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
22 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
22.3 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
162 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
22 hp @ 8,250 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
22.3 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
125 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
162 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Vespa Gtv 300
7.5/10
"The most stylish way to commute without looking try-hard."
Pros
+Stunning all-steel build quality
+Surprisingly capable highway cruiser
+Smooth, refined engine delivery
Cons
−Rear shocks wear prematurely
−CVT belt often neglected
−Dealer parts eye-wateringly expensive
Kymco Ak 550
7.5/10
"Serious scooter that deserves more respect than it gets."
Pros
+Strong parallel-twin performance
+Premium suspension setup
+Excellent value used
Cons
−Thin dealer/parts network
−Resale value drops sharply
−TFT display reliability concerns
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