Vespa Vxl 150 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Vespa Vxl 150 vs Kymco Ak 550. Vespa Vxl 150: Approximately 11.6 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated; Piaggio does not always publish official figures for this market variant) hp, Approximately 118 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 95-100 km/h (estimated; no official figure published), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. 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 Vxl 150
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
11.6 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
Approximately 11.6 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated; Piaggio does not always publish official figures for this market variant)
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
Approximately 11.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 95-100 km/h (estimated; no official figure published)
170 km/h
Weight
Approximately 118 kg (curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 40-45 km/L (estimated real-world average; note: official ARAI rating is around 51.5 km/L)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Vespa Vxl 150
7.2/10
"Beautiful, capable city scooter that punishes neglect and ignorance harshly."
Pros
+Genuinely beautiful, timeless styling
+Smooth, refined engine character
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Body panels dent too easily
−Parts and service expensive
−Limited highway capability
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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