Vespa Elettrica vs Harley-davidson Livewire One
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Vespa Elettrica vs Harley-davidson Livewire One. 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. Harley-davidson Livewire One: 105 hp (78 kW) — peak power, rpm not applicable for electric motor hp, 249 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Vespa Elettrica
Harley-davidson Livewire One
Horsepower (hp)
4 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
200 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
136 kg
249 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
4 hp (3 kW continuous; 5.4 hp / 4 kW peak)
105 hp (78 kW) — peak power, rpm not applicable for electric motor
Torque
200 Nm @ 0 rpm (motor output; note: wheel torque figure is significantly lower after reduction)
116 Nm — peak torque, instantaneous from 0 rpm
Top Speed
45 km/h (standard version, limited; X version reaches ~70 km/h — note: speed-limited by variant)
177 km/h
Weight
136 kg (curb weight)
249 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~2.1 kWh/100km (electric equivalent; estimated real-world figure)
~19–21 kWh/100km (estimated real-world energy consumption; approx. 160–180 km city range on a full charge)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
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
Harley-davidson Livewire One
7.8/10
"The best used electric bike money can buy right now."
Pros
+Savage instant torque delivery
+Depreciation works for buyers
+Premium fit and finish
Cons
−Real-world range disappoints
−Public charging infrastructure patchy
−Dealer EV competency inconsistent
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