Kymco Super 8 150 vs Vespa LXV 150 IE (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Super 8 150stacks up against the Vespa LXV 150 IE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Super 8 150Vespa LXV 150 IE
Model year20132013
Price$2,499$4,599
Engine150 cc150 cc
Horsepower9 hp12 hp
Torque12 Nm
Weight117 kg110 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-14 / 100/80-14 110/70-11 / 120/70-10

Kymco Super 8 150 vs Vespa LXV 150 IE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Super 8 150 and the Vespa LXV 150 IE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Super 8 150 brings 9 hp in a 117 kg package, while the Vespa LXV 150 IE counters with 12 hp at 110 kg. On price, the Kymco Super 8 150 has the lower MSRP.

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: