Piaggio Vespa Lx 125 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Vespa Lx 125 vs Kymco Ak 550. Piaggio Vespa Lx 125: 10.5 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 113 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kymco Ak 550: 53 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Vespa Lx 125
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
10.5 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
10 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
113 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
10.5 hp @ 8,250 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
113 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Vespa Lx 125
7.5/10
"Charming, dependable urban scooter that rewards careful buying and regular maintenance."
Pros
+Excellent build quality throughout
+Reliable engine when maintained
+Effortless urban commuting tool
Cons
−Parts and servicing costs high
−No fuel gauge standard
−Limited storage underneath seat
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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