Vespa Elettrica vs Niu Uqi Pro
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Vespa Elettrica vs Niu Uqi Pro. 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. Niu Uqi Pro: Approx. 1.5 kW (2 hp) continuous; 3 kW (4 hp) peak output – NOTE: exact figures may vary by market variant hp, Approx. 68 kg (curb weight with battery) weight, top speed 45 km/h (electronically limited; estimated real-world), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Vespa Elettrica
Niu Uqi Pro
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
4 hp (3 kW continuous; 5.4 hp / 4 kW peak)
Approx. 1.5 kW (2 hp) continuous; 3 kW (4 hp) peak output – NOTE: exact figures may vary by market variant
Torque
200 Nm @ 0 rpm (motor output; note: wheel torque figure is significantly lower after reduction)
Approx. 80 Nm (hub motor instantaneous torque) – NOTE: best estimate, verify with official NIU specs for specific variant
Top Speed
45 km/h (standard version, limited; X version reaches ~70 km/h — note: speed-limited by variant)
45 km/h (electronically limited; estimated real-world)
Weight
136 kg (curb weight)
Approx. 68 kg (curb weight with battery)
Fuel
~2.1 kWh/100km (electric equivalent; estimated real-world figure)
N/A – Electric; estimated ~2-3 kWh/100km equivalent energy consumption
Individual Reviews
"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
"Smart urban commuter, but battery health makes or breaks the deal."
Pros
+Excellent connected app integration
+Solid build quality throughout
+Low running costs
Cons
−Battery degradation a real concern
−Limited highway capability
−Replacement battery eye-wateringly expensive
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