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Vespa Primavera 150 vs Yamaha YZF-R3

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Vespa Primavera 150

Vespa Primavera 150

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 12.9 PS
  • ~40 km/l

Steel monocoque body

Yamaha YZF-R3Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R3

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 321 cc
  • 42 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 169 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R34
  2. Vespa Primavera 1501
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageVespa Primavera 150~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R3~378 km
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Vespa Primavera 15012.9 PS
Yamaha YZF-R342 PS

Torque

Vespa Primavera 15012.8 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm

Engine size

Vespa Primavera 150155 cc
Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc

Fuel average

Vespa Primavera 15040 km/l
Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l

On a full tank

Vespa Primavera 150280 km
Yamaha YZF-R3378 km

Seat height

Vespa Primavera 150790 mm
Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsVespa Primavera 150Yamaha YZF-R3
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandVespa · ItalyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeScooterSports
Fuel average~40 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank7 L14 L
On a full tank~280 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc321 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power12.9 PS @ 7,750 rpm42 PS @ 10,750 rpm
Torque12.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Power to weight—249 PS / tonne
Top speed—180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
GearboxAutomatic (CVT)6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight—169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm780 mm
Ground clearance—160 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,380 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 200 / Drum 140Disc 298 / Disc 220
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-12 / 120/70-12110/70-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—37 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Vespa Primavera 150—a month
  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Vespa Primavera 150 or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Vespa Primavera 150 does around 40 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Vespa Primavera 150 or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; Vespa Primavera 150 makes 12.9 PS @ 7,750 rpm.

Vespa Primavera 150 or Yamaha YZF-R3: which should I buy?

Buy Vespa Primavera 150 if you care most about best fuel average. Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.