Lifan BWS125 vs Vespa GTS (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan BWS125stacks up against the Vespa GTS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan BWS125Vespa GTS
Model year20202019
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower8 hp12 hp
Torque8 Nm11 Nm
Weight115 kg158 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Lifan BWS125 vs Vespa GTS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan BWS125 and the Vespa GTS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan BWS125 brings 8 hp in a 115 kg package, while the Vespa GTS counters with 12 hp at 158 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: