Vespa 125 U vs Vespa Circuito (1953)

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

Spec comparison

SpecVespa 125 UVespa Circuito
Model year19531950
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower5 hp
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.50-8 / 3.50-8 3.50-8 / 3.50-8

Vespa 125 U vs Vespa Circuito — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa 125 U and the Vespa Circuito usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa 125 U brings 5 hp, 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: