Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50 vs Kymco Super 8 50
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50 vs Kymco Super 8 50. Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50: ~3.0 hp @ 7,500 rpm (restricted moped version; note: unrestricted 50cc variant produces ~3.4 hp) hp, ~115 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~45 km/h (restricted for A1/moped compliance; unrestricted versions ~75 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kymco Super 8 50: ~3.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Kymco does not always publish official figures for 50cc models) hp, ~97 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~45 km/h (speed-limited for 50cc class; derestricted ~60 km/h — estimate), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50
Kymco Super 8 50
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
~3.0 hp @ 7,500 rpm (restricted moped version; note: unrestricted 50cc variant produces ~3.4 hp)
~3.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Kymco does not always publish official figures for 50cc models)
Torque
~4.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~4.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~45 km/h (restricted for A1/moped compliance; unrestricted versions ~75 km/h)
~45 km/h (speed-limited for 50cc class; derestricted ~60 km/h — estimate)
Weight
~115 kg (curb weight)
~97 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
~1.8 L/100km or ~55 km/L (typical real-world average)
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50
7.0/10
"A charming urban toy that demands realistic expectations before buying."
Pros
+Exceptional build quality throughout
+Timeless Italian styling holds value
+Bulletproof reliability when serviced
Cons
−30mph limit genuinely restricting
−Bodywork repairs cost serious money
−Neglected variators are very common
"Competent city scooter if bought carefully and ridden appropriately."
Pros
+Solid Kymco build quality
+Cheap parts, easy service
+Smooth automatic transmission
Cons
−35mph ceiling is dangerous
−Neglected maintenance very common
−Resale value drops fast
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