Vespa GTV 125 vs Linhai Monarch 125 (2009)

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

Spec comparison

SpecVespa GTV 125Linhai Monarch 125
Model year20092009
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Weight144 kg135 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 110/90-12 / 130/90-12

Vespa GTV 125 vs Linhai Monarch 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa GTV 125 and the Linhai Monarch 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa GTV 125 brings its published horsepower in a 144 kg package, while the Linhai Monarch 125 counters with its own power figure at 135 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: