Vespa Vxl 150 Review

Item: Vespa Vxl 150
Rating: 7.2
Author: Motoryk

"Beautiful, capable city scooter that punishes neglect and ignorance harshly."

Urban commuters prioritizing style over pure practicality $2,500-$4,500 used 2016-2022

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Key Specs

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Top Speed

Approximately 95-100 km/h (estimated; no official figure published)

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Power

Approximately 11.6 hp

@ 7,000 rpm (estimated; Piaggio does not always publish official figures for this market variant)

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Torque

Approximately 11.5 Nm

@ 5,500 rpm (estimated)

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Fuel Economy

2.5 km/L

6 mpg · Approximately 40-45 km/L (estimated real-world average; note: official ARAI rating is around 51.5 km/L)

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Service Every

3,000 km

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Weight

Approximately 118 kg

(curb weight)

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Engine

149.5cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled

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Seat Height

770 mm

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Transmission

CVT automatic

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Engine Lifespan

60,000+ km with proper maintenance

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Used Buyer Review

The VXL 150 is Vespa doing what Vespa does — charging a premium for Italian styling and a riding experience that's genuinely different from Japanese scooters. That single-sided steel monocoque body looks stunning but dents embarrassingly easy, so inspect every panel before handing over cash. The 150cc single-cylinder engine pulls smoothly enough for city work but don't expect highway heroics — 55mph is comfortable, 65mph is optimistic. Fuel economy sits around 65-70mpg, which is decent consolation. Used examples between 2016-2022 are plentiful now, and that's where the smart money goes. Watch for rust around the floorboard edges and check the automatic transmission CVT belt — they go soft around 15,000 miles and owners ignore it. Service history matters enormously here because neglected Vespas become expensive Vespas. Parts availability has improved but dealer markups still sting. Budget $200-300 annually for maintenance beyond basics.