Piaggio Vespa Vxl 150 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Vespa Vxl 150 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Piaggio Vespa Vxl 150: ~11.6 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, ~116 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~105 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 150
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
11.6 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
116 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~11.6 hp @ 7,000 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~11.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~105 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
~116 kg (curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 2.8 L/100km or ~35 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Vespa Vxl 150
7.5/10
"A charming city scoot that rewards buyers who verify service history."
Pros
+Premium steel body construction
+Smooth FI engine delivery
+Excellent resale value retention
Cons
−CVT maintenance frequently neglected
−Body panels costly to replace
−Punishing on rough roads
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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