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All Bikes/Compare/Yamaha Jog 50 vs Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50

Yamaha Jog 50 vs Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Jog 50 vs Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50. Yamaha Jog 50: 3.6 hp @ 6,500 rpm (note: figures vary by generation and market restrictions) hp, 68 kg (wet/curb weight, varies slightly by generation) weight, top speed 50 km/h (restricted; approximately 60-70 km/h unrestricted depending on variant and generation), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50: ~3.0 hp @ 7,500 rpm (restricted moped version; note: unrestricted 50cc variant produces ~3.4 hp) hp, ~115 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~45 km/h (restricted for A1/moped compliance; unrestricted versions ~75 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Yamaha Jog 50 Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50
Horsepower (hp)
3.6 hp
3 hp
Torque (Nm)
4.5 Nm
4 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
50 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
68 kg
115 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
3.6 hp @ 6,500 rpm (note: figures vary by generation and market restrictions)
~3.0 hp @ 7,500 rpm (restricted moped version; note: unrestricted 50cc variant produces ~3.4 hp)
Torque
4.5 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimated; varies by generation)
~4.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
50 km/h (restricted; approximately 60-70 km/h unrestricted depending on variant and generation)
~45 km/h (restricted for A1/moped compliance; unrestricted versions ~75 km/h)
Weight
68 kg (wet/curb weight, varies slightly by generation)
~115 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
1.5 L/100km (approximately 65-70 km/L, typical real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Yamaha Jog 50
Yamaha Jog 50
7.0/10

"A dependable urban runabout that rewards patient, informed buyers."

Pros
+Near-indestructible two-stroke engine
+Cheap and easy maintenance
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
Hopeless on inclines
Two-stroke requires regular attention
Aging plastics crack easily
Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50
Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50
7.0/10

"A charming urban toy that demands realistic expectations before buying."

Pros
+Exceptional build quality throughout
+Timeless Italian styling holds value
+Bulletproof reliability when serviced
Cons
30mph limit genuinely restricting
Bodywork repairs cost serious money
Neglected variators are very common

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