Vespa Lx 150 vs Yamaha Tmax 560
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Vespa Lx 150 vs Yamaha Tmax 560. Vespa Lx 150: 10.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 116 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 105 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Tmax 560: 47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Vespa Lx 150
Yamaha Tmax 560
Horsepower (hp)
10.5 hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
55.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
116 kg
220 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
10.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
55.7 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
105 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
116 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Vespa Lx 150
7.5/10
"Overpriced to own but genuinely loveable if budget allows."
Pros
+Rock-solid steel frame construction
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Expensive parts and servicing
−Laughably inadequate underseat storage
−Rust-prone in wet climates
Yamaha Tmax 560
8.5/10
"The best scooter money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Genuinely motorcycle-like handling
+Bulletproof 562cc twin
+Huge underseat storage
Cons
−Expensive even used
−CVT belt often neglected
−Heavy at 218kg
Top 10 Accessories
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