Vespa LX 150 vs Benelli Velvet 150 (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecVespa LX 150Benelli Velvet 150
Model year20102014
Price$4,399
Engine150 cc152 cc
Horsepower12 hp11 hp
Torque12 Nm11 Nm
Weight110 kg122 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L3.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Floating double piston calliper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Two opposed pistons
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-11 120/70-R13 / 140/70-R13

Vespa LX 150 vs Benelli Velvet 150 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa LX 150 and the Benelli Velvet 150 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa LX 150 brings 12 hp in a 110 kg package, while the Benelli Velvet 150 counters with 11 hp at 122 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: