Vespa Elettrica vs Yamaha E01
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Vespa Elettrica vs Yamaha E01. 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. Yamaha E01: ~9.6 hp (7.2 kW continuous, estimated) hp, ~180 kg (estimated wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated, prototype spec), Motoryk rating 6.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Vespa Elettrica
Yamaha E01
Horsepower (hp)
4 hp
9.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
200 Nm
30 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
136 kg
180 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
4 hp (3 kW continuous; 5.4 hp / 4 kW peak)
~9.6 hp (7.2 kW continuous, estimated)
Torque
200 Nm @ 0 rpm (motor output; note: wheel torque figure is significantly lower after reduction)
~30 Nm (estimated peak motor output)
Top Speed
45 km/h (standard version, limited; X version reaches ~70 km/h — note: speed-limited by variant)
~100 km/h (estimated, prototype spec)
Weight
136 kg (curb weight)
~180 kg (estimated wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.1 kWh/100km (electric equivalent; estimated real-world figure)
N/A – electric; estimated ~5-6 kWh/100km (estimated)
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
Yamaha E01
6.0/10
"Fascinating urban commuter, but the support vacuum makes ownership genuinely risky."
Pros
+Buttery smooth power delivery
+Excellent build quality throughout
+Near-silent urban commuting
Cons
−Virtually no dealer support
−Limited real-world range
−Orphan platform, parts nightmare
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