Vespa
Primavera 125

Name: Vespa Primavera 125
Brand: Vespa
Price: 4400 GBP

The most stylish 125 ever made.

Power

10.4 bhp

Weight

115kg

Top Speed

59 mph

From New

£4,400

The Primavera carries Vespa's 80-year design heritage into the modern era — pressed-steel monocoque body, single-sided front suspension, and finishes you'd happily park in your hallway. There's no functional reason to buy it. There's every emotional reason.

Who it's for

Style-led commuters, fashion-conscious city riders, and anyone who believes how you arrive matters as much as arriving.

Pros

Iconic design
Pressed steel body resists dings
Excellent residual value
Genuine Italian heritage

Cons

Most expensive 125 scooter on this list
Tiny underseat storage
Single-sided front suspension limits comfort

Full Specifications

Engine: Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 3-valve, air-cooled, i-Get
Displacement: 124cc
Power: 10.4 bhp @ 7,700 rpm
Torque: 7.4 lb-ft @ 6,000 rpm
Top speed: 59 mph
Fuel economy: 118 mpg
Fuel capacity: 8 litres
Weight: 115 kg (wet)
Seat height: 780 mm
Transmission: CVT automatic
Brakes: Front: 200mm disc. Rear: 140mm drum.
Suspension: Front: single-sided trailing link. Rear: dual hydraulic shock.
Wheels & tyres: 12" cast aluminium
ABS: Front-only ABS
Service interval: 6,000 miles / 12 months
Warranty: 2 years unlimited mileage
Insurance group: Group 10
Available colours: Bianco Innocenza, Rosso Passione, Verde Relax, Blu Energico
Price new: £4,400
Price used: £3,000 – £3,800
CBT legal?: Yes
Full-licence keepable?: No — restricted to learners

Best for

Style-led commuters
Riders who care about heritage
Short-trip urban use

Trivia

— Manufactured in Pontedera, Italy since 1968 (original Primavera).
— Body is welded pressed steel — unique among modern scooters.
— Available in 100+ official colour combinations through Vespa's customisation programme.