Five Vespa-Style Scooters That Deliver the Look for Less Money

Vespa-style retro scooters, Digi Mart USA News: Vespa scooters have become a benchmark for retro-style two-wheelers, but their price can be high for many buyers. A New Atlas report highlights five alternatives that borrow the Vespa’s rounded bodywork, curved fenders and step-through silhouette without the premium cost.

Royal Alloy GT2 125: The British brand Royal Alloy offers the GT2 125, which uses a plastic body to reduce weight and carries a 1960s-inspired silhouette. It is powered by a 125cc water-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 13.6 hp, and it weighs 300 lb (136 kg) ready to ride.

Pricing starts at €3,400 (US$3,800) and rises to €4,050 (US$4,515), which the report says is still cheaper than Vespa’s mid-range models.

Morbidelli SC125RE: Morbidelli, which the report says is owned by the Chinese two-wheeler group QJ Motor, makes the SC125RE. Its 124cc engine produces 11 hp, and features include a split-design headlight, LED lighting, ABS and a USB charging port.

The model is priced at £2,699 (US$3,600), which the report describes as cheaper than the Royal Alloy model.

Peugeot Django Evo: The Django Evo is a scooter line from Peugeot Motorcycles, in production since 2014 with a neo-retro look. It uses a 125cc engine producing 13 hp and offers four trims with features such as dual-channel ABS, a 5-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity and a smart key.

Pricing starts at €3,199 (US$3,560).

Cyclone RT3E: The Cyclone RT3E is a larger 250cc scooter made by China’s Zongshen and sold mainly in Malaysia and parts of Asia. It produces 24.1 hp, includes dual-channel ABS and keyless ignition, and has a 13-liter fuel tank.

It is priced at RM12,888 (US$3,175).

Lambretta G350: The Lambretta G350 has a 330cc engine producing 26 hp and an angular design with a hexagonal headlight and interchangeable steel side panels. Weighing 403 lb (183 kg), it is the most expensive option in the report at £5,699 (US$7,620).