Derbi Sonar 125 4T vs Vespa LX 125 i.e. (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Derbi Sonar 125 4Tstacks up against the Vespa LX 125 i.e.. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDerbi Sonar 125 4TVespa LX 125 i.e.
Model year20122011
Price$2,099
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower11 hp10 hp
Torque10 Nm10 Nm
Weight99 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/80-16 / 110/80-14 110/70-11 / 120/70-10

Derbi Sonar 125 4T vs Vespa LX 125 i.e. — which should you buy?

Picking between the Derbi Sonar 125 4T and the Vespa LX 125 i.e. usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Derbi Sonar 125 4T brings 11 hp in a 99 kg package, while the Vespa LX 125 i.e. counters with 10 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: