Vespa S 150 Sport SE vs Kymco Super 8 150 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa S 150 Sport SEstacks up against the Kymco Super 8 150. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa S 150 Sport SEKymco Super 8 150
Model year20132013
Price$4,599$2,499
Engine150 cc150 cc
Horsepower12 hp9 hp
Torque12 Nm—
Weight96 kg117 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L—
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-10 100/80-14 / 100/80-14

Vespa S 150 Sport SE vs Kymco Super 8 150 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa S 150 Sport SE and the Kymco Super 8 150 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa S 150 Sport SE brings 12 hp in a 96 kg package, while the Kymco Super 8 150 counters with 9 hp at 117 kg. On price, the Kymco Super 8 150 has the lower MSRP.

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: