Lambretta 125LD Series 3 vs Vespa Circuito (1958)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lambretta 125LD Series 3stacks up against the Vespa Circuito. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLambretta 125LD Series 3Vespa Circuito
Model year19581950
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower5 hp
Weight88 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission3-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires4-8 / 4-8 3.50-8 / 3.50-8

Lambretta 125LD Series 3 vs Vespa Circuito — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lambretta 125LD Series 3 and the Vespa Circuito usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lambretta 125LD Series 3 brings 5 hp in a 88 kg package, while the Vespa Circuito counters with its own power figure.

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: