Vespa LX 150 vs Kymco People 150 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa LX 150stacks up against the Kymco People 150. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa LX 150Kymco People 150
Model year20102012
Price$4,399$2,799
Engine150 cc152 cc
Horsepower12 hp
Torque12 Nm
Weight110 kg111 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L1.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-11 80/80-16 / 100/80-16

Vespa LX 150 vs Kymco People 150 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa LX 150 and the Kymco People 150 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa LX 150 brings 12 hp in a 110 kg package, while the Kymco People 150 counters with its own power figure at 111 kg. On price, the Kymco People 150 has the lower MSRP.

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: