Aprilia Scarabeo 125ie vs Vespa LX 125 3V (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Scarabeo 125ieVespa LX 125 3V
Model year20152013
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower20 hp11 hp
Torque11 Nm11 Nm
Weight154 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-16 / 120/80-16 110/70-11 / 120/70-10

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

Picking between the Aprilia Scarabeo 125ie and the Vespa LX 125 3V usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Scarabeo 125ie brings 20 hp in a 154 kg package, while the Vespa LX 125 3V counters with 11 hp.

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: