Vespa Gts 125 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Vespa Gts 125 vs Kymco Ak 550. Vespa Gts 125: 9.9 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 139 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 100 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kymco Ak 550: 53 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Vespa Gts 125
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
9.9 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.1 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
139 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
9.9 hp @ 7,750 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.1 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
139 kg (curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km (approx. 40 km/L) — estimated real-world average
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Vespa Gts 125
7.5/10
"The most stylish way to navigate city traffic on 125cc."
Pros
+Exceptional build quality
+Fuel injection post-2014
+Superb urban maneuverability
Cons
−Motorway performance genuinely dangerous
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Insurance pricier than rivals
Kymco Ak 550
7.5/10
"Serious scooter that deserves more respect than it gets."
Pros
+Strong parallel-twin performance
+Premium suspension setup
+Excellent value used
Cons
−Thin dealer/parts network
−Resale value drops sharply
−TFT display reliability concerns
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