Vespa 946 vs Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Hpe
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Vespa 946 vs Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Hpe. Vespa 946: 12.7 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 131 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 105 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Hpe: 24 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 128 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Vespa 946
Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Hpe
Horsepower (hp)
12.7 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.8 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
128 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
170 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
12.7 hp @ 7,750 rpm
24 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
12.8 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
26 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
105 km/h
128 km/h
Weight
131 kg (curb weight)
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.9 L/100km (approximately 34 km/L, estimated real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or ~31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Vespa 946
7.5/10
"A stunning urban sculpture that rewards patient, city-bound riders who prioritize style."
Pros
+Exceptional build quality throughout
+Turns heads constantly
+Surprisingly precise handling
Cons
−125cc struggles beyond town
−Dealer-only servicing costs hurt
−Parts availability can disappoint
Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Hpe
8.2/10
"The scooter that converts die-hard motorcycle snobs, no question."
Pros
+Punchy, refined HPE engine
+Exceptional build and finish
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Electrical gremlins on neglected examples
−Expensive Piaggio dealer servicing
−Limited luggage without accessories
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