Vespa Gran Sport vs UM Matrix II-170 (2009)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa Gran Sportstacks up against the UM Matrix II-170. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Vespa Gran Sport | UM Matrix II-170 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 1964 | 2009 |
| Price | — | $2,499 |
| Engine | 160 cc | 168 cc |
| Weight | 110 kg | 107 kg |
| Seat height | — | 35 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 2.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Tires | 3.50-10 / 3.50-10 | 130/60-13 / 130/60-13 |
Vespa Gran Sport vs UM Matrix II-170 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Vespa Gran Sport and the UM Matrix II-170 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa Gran Sport brings its published horsepower in a 110 kg package, while the UM Matrix II-170 counters with its own power figure at 107 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: