Vespa LX 50 vs Kymco Super 8 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa LX 50stacks up against the Kymco Super 8. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa LX 50Kymco Super 8
Model year20082008
Price$3,199
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp2 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight102 kg108 kg
Fuel capacity1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-11 100/80-14 / 120/80-14

Vespa LX 50 vs Kymco Super 8 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa LX 50 and the Kymco Super 8 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa LX 50 brings 4 hp in a 102 kg package, while the Kymco Super 8 counters with 2 hp at 108 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: