Piaggio Vespa Vxl 125 vs Kymco People S 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Vespa Vxl 125 vs Kymco People S 125. Piaggio Vespa Vxl 125: approx. 9.9 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, approx. 117 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed approx. 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Kymco People S 125: 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Vespa Vxl 125
Kymco People S 125
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
9.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
118 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
approx. 9.9 hp @ 7,500 rpm
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
approx. 10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
9.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight
approx. 117 kg (curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 40-45 km/L (estimated real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Vespa Vxl 125
7.2/10
"Gorgeous, characterful scooter that rewards meticulous buyers only."
Pros
+Stunning iconic Italian styling
+Smooth refined engine delivery
+Solid all-steel body construction
Cons
−Patchy parts availability upcountry
−Rust-prone chrome trim pieces
−Drum brake feels underwhelming
Kymco People S 125
7.0/10
"Unglamorous urban workhorse that genuinely delivers where it counts daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof Kymco reliability
+Excellent underseat storage
+Fuel injection cold starts
Cons
−Gutless above 45mph
−CVT belt often neglected
−Uninspiring riding experience
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