Vespa LX 125 3V vs Aprilia SportCity 125 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa LX 125 3Vstacks up against the Aprilia SportCity 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa LX 125 3VAprilia SportCity 125
Model year20132013
Price$2,899
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower11 hp
Torque11 Nm
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.2 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Twin piston floating caliper.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-10 120/70-14 / 120/70-14

Vespa LX 125 3V vs Aprilia SportCity 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa LX 125 3V and the Aprilia SportCity 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa LX 125 3V brings 11 hp, while the Aprilia SportCity 125 counters with its own power figure.

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: