Piaggio Vespa Sprint 125 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Vespa Sprint 125 is genuinely one of the prettier things you can ride through a city, and that counts for more than people admit. Italian styling, decent build quality, and that three-valve engine pulls surprisingly well in urban traffic. Used examples from around 2014 onwards are generally solid, but check the bodywork carefully — these panels are expensive to replace and previous owners often lowside them in parking lots without mentioning it. The CVT transmission is bulletproof if serviced properly, but neglected examples with slipping belts are everywhere on the used market. Realistically, this is a 50mph machine on a good day with a tailwind. Commuting across town? Brilliant. Any sustained dual-carriageway work? Genuinely miserable. The 125cc single runs out of breath hard above 55mph and the wind protection is essentially decorative. Fuel economy is excellent though, and parts availability from Piaggio dealers is better than most Chinese alternatives. Budget for a full service immediately after purchase regardless of claimed history.