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Piaggio Wi-bike vs Vespa Elettrica

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Piaggio Wi-bike vs Vespa Elettrica. Piaggio Wi-bike: ~0.34 hp (250W continuous rated motor output – legal EU e-bike limit) hp, ~22 kg (curb weight – best estimate based on available product information; exact figure may vary by variant) weight, top speed ~25 km/h (electronically limited pedal-assist speed, as per EU e-bike regulations), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Vespa Elettrica: 4 hp (3 kW continuous; 5.4 hp / 4 kW peak) hp, 136 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (standard version, limited; X version reaches ~70 km/h — note: speed-limited by variant), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Piaggio Wi-bike Vespa Elettrica
Horsepower (hp)
0.34 hp
4 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
200 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
25 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
22 kg
136 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
~0.34 hp (250W continuous rated motor output – legal EU e-bike limit)
4 hp (3 kW continuous; 5.4 hp / 4 kW peak)
Torque
~40 Nm (estimated rear hub motor output; exact figure not officially published – best estimate)
200 Nm @ 0 rpm (motor output; note: wheel torque figure is significantly lower after reduction)
Top Speed
~25 km/h (electronically limited pedal-assist speed, as per EU e-bike regulations)
45 km/h (standard version, limited; X version reaches ~70 km/h — note: speed-limited by variant)
Weight
~22 kg (curb weight – best estimate based on available product information; exact figure may vary by variant)
136 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – electric pedal-assist bicycle (no fuel consumption; estimated range ~80-100 km per charge on pedal-assist mode)
~2.1 kWh/100km (electric equivalent; estimated real-world figure)
Fairing
No
Yes

Individual Reviews

Piaggio Wi-bike
Piaggio Wi-bike
6.5/10

"Buy one only if the battery proves healthy and cheap."

Pros
+Bosch mid-drive motor reliability
+Premium build quality throughout
+Standard Shimano drivetrain components
Cons
Battery replacement cost brutal
App connectivity largely dead
Limited dealer support now
Vespa Elettrica
Vespa Elettrica
6.5/10

"A beautiful urban toy, not a serious daily commuter solution."

Pros
+Exceptional Italian build quality
+Near-zero urban running costs
+Genuinely head-turning aesthetics
Cons
Range anxiety beyond 60km
Battery replacement costs significant
Dealer EV expertise patchy

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