Gilera Nexus 250 vs Vespa GTV 250ie (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Gilera Nexus 250stacks up against the Vespa GTV 250ie. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGilera Nexus 250Vespa GTV 250ie
Model year20082009
Price
Engine244 cc259 cc
Horsepower22 hp
Torque22 Nm
Weight174 kg146 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disk, ö 260 mm, two-piston floating caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disk, ö 240 mm, caliper with two opposite pistonsSingle disc
Tires120/70-14 / 140/60-14 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

Gilera Nexus 250 vs Vespa GTV 250ie — which should you buy?

Picking between the Gilera Nexus 250 and the Vespa GTV 250ie usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Gilera Nexus 250 brings 22 hp in a 174 kg package, while the Vespa GTV 250ie counters with its own power figure at 146 kg.

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: