Italjet Torpedo 125 vs Piaggio X8 125 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Italjet Torpedo 125stacks up against the Piaggio X8 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecItaljet Torpedo 125Piaggio X8 125
Model year20082007
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower10 hp15 hp
Torque5 Nm12 Nm
Weight105 kg81 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L2.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires90/80-16 / 110/80-14 120/70-14 / 130/70-12

Italjet Torpedo 125 vs Piaggio X8 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Italjet Torpedo 125 and the Piaggio X8 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Italjet Torpedo 125 brings 10 hp in a 105 kg package, while the Piaggio X8 125 counters with 15 hp at 81 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: