Vespa Sprint 150 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Vespa Sprint 150
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
12.6 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.8 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
104 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
133 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
12.6 hp @ 7,750 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
12.8 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
104 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
133 kg (curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Vespa Sprint 150
7.5/10
"Buy the cleanest example you can find, budget for service."
Pros
+Steel body ages gracefully
+Surprisingly capable highway speeds
+Excellent suspension for class
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Rust prone in damp climates
−Scarce independent mechanics
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
