Piaggio Vespa Vxl 125 vs Yamaha Tmax 560
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Vespa Vxl 125 vs Yamaha Tmax 560. 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. Yamaha Tmax 560: 47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Vespa Vxl 125
Yamaha Tmax 560
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
55.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
220 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
approx. 9.9 hp @ 7,500 rpm
47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
approx. 10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
55.7 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
approx. 117 kg (curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 40-45 km/L (estimated real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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
Yamaha Tmax 560
8.5/10
"The best scooter money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Genuinely motorcycle-like handling
+Bulletproof 562cc twin
+Huge underseat storage
Cons
−Expensive even used
−CVT belt often neglected
−Heavy at 218kg
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