Vespa S 125 vs Piaggio MP3 125ie (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa S 125stacks up against the Piaggio MP3 125ie. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa S 125Piaggio MP3 125ie
Model year20112010
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower10 hp
Torque10 Nm
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-10

Vespa S 125 vs Piaggio MP3 125ie — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa S 125 and the Piaggio MP3 125ie usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa S 125 brings 10 hp, while the Piaggio MP3 125ie counters with its own power figure.

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: