Nipponia Arte 150 vs Vespa LX 150 i.e. (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Nipponia Arte 150stacks up against the Vespa LX 150 i.e.. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNipponia Arte 150Vespa LX 150 i.e.
Model year20122012
Price$4,599
Engine150 cc150 cc
Horsepower11 hp12 hp
Torque10 Nm12 Nm
Weight130 kg110 kg
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 110/70-11 / 120/70-11

Nipponia Arte 150 vs Vespa LX 150 i.e. — which should you buy?

Picking between the Nipponia Arte 150 and the Vespa LX 150 i.e. usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Nipponia Arte 150 brings 11 hp in a 130 kg package, while the Vespa LX 150 i.e. counters with 12 hp at 110 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: