Benelli Velvet 125 vs Piaggio MP3 125 Hybrid (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Benelli Velvet 125stacks up against the Piaggio MP3 125 Hybrid. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Benelli Velvet 125 | Piaggio MP3 125 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 124 cc | 124 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 11 hp |
| Torque | — | 16 Nm |
| Weight | 122 kg | — |
| Seat height | 32 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 L | 3.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | electric |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. Two front wheels, one disk per wheel. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-13 / 140/70-13 | 120/70-12 / 140/60-14 |
Benelli Velvet 125 vs Piaggio MP3 125 Hybrid — which should you buy?
Picking between the Benelli Velvet 125 and the Piaggio MP3 125 Hybrid usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli Velvet 125 brings its published horsepower in a 122 kg package, while the Piaggio MP3 125 Hybrid 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: