Vespa GTV 250ie vs Malaguti Madison 3 250 (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa GTV 250iestacks up against the Malaguti Madison 3 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa GTV 250ieMalaguti Madison 3 250
Model year20092006
Price
Engine259 cc244 cc
Horsepower22 hp
Weight146 kg158 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/70-14 / 140/60-14

Vespa GTV 250ie vs Malaguti Madison 3 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa GTV 250ie and the Malaguti Madison 3 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa GTV 250ie brings its published horsepower in a 146 kg package, while the Malaguti Madison 3 250 counters with 22 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: