Piaggio Vespa Vxl 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Vespa Vxl 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. 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. Suzuki Burgman 650: 56 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Vespa Vxl 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
approx. 9.9 hp @ 7,500 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
approx. 10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
approx. 117 kg (curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 40-45 km/L (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 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
Suzuki Burgman 650
8.0/10
"The maxi-scooter that serious riders actually respect."
Pros
+Effortless automatic transmission
+Massive underfloor storage
+Strong real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Heavy, punishing to drop
−CVT belt replacement costly
−Aging windscreen mechanisms fail
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