Vespa Gts 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Vespa Gts 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. 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. Suzuki Burgman 650: 56 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Vespa Gts 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
9.9 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.1 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
139 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
9.9 hp @ 7,750 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.1 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
139 kg (curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km (approx. 40 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
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
Suzuki Burgman 650
8.0/10
"The maxi-scooter that serious riders actually respect."
Pros
+Effortless automatic transmission
+Massive underfloor storage
+Strong real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Heavy, punishing to drop
−CVT belt replacement costly
−Aging windscreen mechanisms fail
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