Kymco Super 8 vs Vespa LX 50 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Super 8stacks up against the Vespa LX 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Super 8Vespa LX 50
Model year20082008
Price$3,199
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower2 hp4 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight108 kg102 kg
Fuel capacity1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-14 / 120/80-14 110/70-11 / 120/70-11

Kymco Super 8 vs Vespa LX 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Super 8 and the Vespa LX 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Super 8 brings 2 hp in a 108 kg package, while the Vespa LX 50 counters with 4 hp at 102 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: