Massive scooter comparison test: Lexmoto Aura v Honda Forza v Piaggio MP3 v Vespa GTS Super

Thinking of finding a new way to commute?
Scooters offer the perfect blend of costs and practicality, so we took four very different models at different price points to understand what you get for your money.
Lexmoto's Aura is a low cost competitor to the best selling Honda PCX 125 and Yamaha NMAX, while at the other end of the scale the Honda Forza 125 is the most luxurious learner legal scooter you can buy. Both can be ridden on a provisional motorcycle licence after a day's training, known as the CBT, making them hugely accessible.
Alongside these two we've brought another CBT legal machine in the form of the iconic Vespa, as well as a wild card in the Piaggio MP3 - a three-wheeled 300cc scooter that can be ridden on a car licence.
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[@Kalausz]

I think you have missed the point of the MP3. The grip. I had some ohshit moments with my scooters during early spring/late autumn where the front tyre lost the grip. If you are a hardcore comutter raind and cold weather will not stop you. But sliding will.

[@check-itprod.3260]

I enjoyed watching your comparison video. Thanks!

[@nationalrevolutionar4229]

I love the Vespa. simply that. I had a Primavera which now is being used by my son. Great bike.

[@andygilchrist9015]

Can you do a review or ride on the new Aura 300?

[@alexbacon1444]

I have had the Lexmoto aura for just over a year and can honestly say mine is a pile of junk, throttle cable snapped, speedo cable snapped, battery crapped out, steering lock doesn't work, start button doesn't work, had to put shimms under the seat latch so it would lock, can't fit my open face helmet under the seat and in the last 5000 miles it has had the belt replaced 7 times and the clutch and variator twice. It is now going back for a refund... remember cheap isn't always cheerful

[@vikaschopra-progress9743]

Did the MP3 pull away faster? Power to weight ratio!

[@filipedasilva2909]

I've got the vespa gts and this is my second vespa it's cool but with the honda you have a looot more technology and cheaper than vespa so tumps up for Honda👍

[@hotvideo1890]

This was this best insurance company back in the day

[@manuelacunha9893]

Scooters like this lexmoto that doesnt fit a full face helmet on its storage makes it unbuyable, no matter how good it looks or how cheap it is.

[@luciansolomon3596]

Is there any reason why on the mp3 the front tires are incorrectly spinning,?I mean the direction of rotation

[@PresidentCamacho2024]

the tires are designed that way.

[@luciansolomon3596]

@@PresidentCamacho2024 i have noticed that, but i mean what is the explanation “why for the motorcycle “ are like that?

[@billwinnie1965]

​@@luciansolomon3596 That is the normal way they do it nowadays It's supposed to squeeze the water out of the tread while you are breaking

[@dashupgaming]

Grande Lucia

[@migueldecarvalho8012]

Out of those three 2 wheelers, I would pick the Forza. It's the only bike that allows you to ride comfortably between towns. Then again, it's the only maxi scooter in this comparison. Maxi scooters rule.

[@fintonmainz7845]

Classy Italian on a classy Vespa versus 3 squeaky little boys on squeaky little scooters...

[@davidbodan4781]

Don't buy any Lexmoto! I owned a Titan. Monthly services: brake and electric problems, broken switches. I got as new. It was two years old and sold for 495. Wasting money. The best option on the market for 125cc is the Forza. I have it, it's premium. Good option in the big category: Forza 750, Burgman 650, C 650, C 650 GT and AK 550.

[@billwinnie1965]

I have a 2006 Piaggio X8 125 Nothing has gone wrong with it lol

[@liverush24]

If money was no object, ( ha! ) I would go for a CV3 with official panniers.

[@Jafmanz]

back to the office?

[@310smoker]

Wich brand is the fastest at takeoff . Most tork

[@JDMz]

Neither. They're a 125. They're slow regardless

[@PresidentCamacho2024]

the mp3 300cc wins

[@Bart3run]

Can I ride yamaha Niken on car licence as well?

[@310smoker]

Yes

[@seanadamson280]

No you cannot

[@Bart3run]

@@seanadamson280 why? 3 wheeler

[@seanadamson280]

the front wheels aren't far enough apart (410mm) to be classed as a three-wheeler; you still need a bike licence

[@Bart3run]

@@seanadamson280 stupid 50mm difference

[@nivelan]

You chose 2 scooters with tiny wheels and 1 monstrously expensive beast. A Liberty 125 would be as cheap as the Lexmoto but more stable and practical. A Medley 125 is about £1000 less than a Forza or Xmax too but beats both. Sorry I think it's a poor spectrum you chose.

[@CaroleNashInsidebikes]

Hi, the idea of the video was to show the diverse range of scooters out there, rather than to compare the four of them directly. We've got a budget option, classic, high end 125 and three wheeler. All are great products and hopefully viewers will learn more about the strengths and weaknesses of each model to help them with their buying decisions.

[@walthinckley8978]

I own a Forza 300. Honda hyped overpriced underpowered pos

[@nivelan]

@@walthinckley8978 Hey Walt that's a strong opinion. I'm researching for a purchase of a 300-400 scooter but what is so poor about the Forza?

[@walthinckley8978]

@@nivelan well it's not really a 300cc it's 276 the horsepower on it is only 23 and a half to 24 I'm 250 lb and 76 mph most of the time with the tailwind I put my wife on it it's slower than that the gas mileage is pretty bad I don't know if you're familiar with the death wobble or the tank slap as they call it on a motorcycle but it has that really bad about the only thing I will say positive on the bike it is very smooth and very quiet I think just about any other 300cc bike would be a better choice and a Suzuki Burgman 400 is by far a better bike as is the Kymco downtown 300i

[@manuelacunha9893]

true but they look terrible in my opinion, looks like a pizza hut scooter

[@qwertycoupe]

Cant like your mates much if ud recommend them a lexmoto 😬

[@overcorpse]

Dont buy Chinese

[@walthinckley8978]

I own a 2014 Forza 300. Bottom of the barrel as scooters go. Lousy gas milage on freeways, top speed with a tailwind is 76 mph, mine a look so has the dreaded "death wobble" these folks bragging on the Forza must not have to ever ridden a Kymco Downtown 300 I or people 300 GTI. I have owned all 3 and made the mistake of believing the Honda Hype. Honda must pay people to put out positive reviews. This is the worst scooter purchase I have ever made.

[@310smoker]

What is the fastest in your opinion , at takeoff.

[@walthinckley8978]

@@310smoker not much difference on takeoff from a stop, after the bike is going 30mph the Kymco is quicker