Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. 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. Yamaha Nmax 155: 15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
3 hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
4 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
115 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~3.0 hp @ 7,500 rpm (restricted moped version; note: unrestricted 50cc variant produces ~3.4 hp)
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~4.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~45 km/h (restricted for A1/moped compliance; unrestricted versions ~75 km/h)
125 km/h
Weight
~115 kg (curb weight)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
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
Yamaha Nmax 155
7.8/10
"A smart, reliable urban weapon if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof Blue Core engine
+Excellent underseat storage
+Composed, planted handling
Cons
−Front forks leak when neglected
−Plastics scratch embarrassingly easily
−Pillion comfort is mediocre
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