Piaggio Vespa Sprint 150 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 Sprint 150
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
12.7 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.8 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
133 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
12.7 hp @ 7,750 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
12.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
133 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.9 L/100km or approximately 34.5 km/L
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Vespa Sprint 150
7.5/10
"A classy, capable urban scoot that rewards careful used-buyer diligence."
Pros
+Rock-solid aluminum monocoque frame
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Genuinely premium fit and finish
Cons
−No ABS pre-2020 models
−Valve checks often skipped
−Expensive OEM parts sourcing
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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