Vespa LX 150 vs Linhai Monarch 150 (2010)

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

Spec comparison

SpecVespa LX 150Linhai Monarch 150
Model year20102006
Price$4,399
Engine150 cc151 cc
Horsepower12 hp
Torque12 Nm
Weight110 kg135 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-11 110/90-12 / 130/90-12

Vespa LX 150 vs Linhai Monarch 150 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa LX 150 and the Linhai Monarch 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 Linhai Monarch 150 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: