Vespa Elettrica vs Honda Em1 E
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Vespa Elettrica vs Honda Em1 E. 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. Honda Em1 E: 1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output hp, 96 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (limited to AM licence category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Vespa Elettrica
Honda Em1 E
Horsepower (hp)
4 hp
1.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
200 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
136 kg
96 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
4 hp (3 kW continuous; 5.4 hp / 4 kW peak)
1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output
Torque
200 Nm @ 0 rpm (motor output; note: wheel torque figure is significantly lower after reduction)
90 Nm @ 0 rpm (wheel torque, estimated; motor output torque approximately 15.9 Nm)
Top Speed
45 km/h (standard version, limited; X version reaches ~70 km/h — note: speed-limited by variant)
45 km/h (limited to AM licence category)
Weight
136 kg (curb weight)
96 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~2.1 kWh/100km (electric equivalent; estimated real-world figure)
N/A - Electric vehicle; estimated energy consumption approximately 1.5–2.0 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
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
Honda Em1 E
6.5/10
"Sensible urban commuter, but range limits everything beyond city boundaries."
Pros
+Honda build quality confidence
+Removable battery pack system
+Near-zero running costs
Cons
−40-mile range ceiling reality
−Battery pack replacement costs
−No fast charging capability
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