Yamaha BWS 125 vs Vespa GTS (2020)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha BWS 125Vespa GTS
Model year20202019
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower12 hp
Torque10 Nm11 Nm
Weight158 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Yamaha BWS 125 vs Vespa GTS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha BWS 125 and the Vespa GTS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha BWS 125 brings its published horsepower, while the Vespa GTS counters with 12 hp at 158 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: