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MUMBAI: Europe's largest two-wheeler maker Piaggio, which will relaunch its iconic Vespa scooter in March, may drive in other brands such as Piaggio scooters and Moto Guzzi motorcycles to India in the long run.

"We are doing a comprehensive and exhaustive research in India as to what could be the product line for the next few years," Piaggio Vehicles India MD Ravi Chopra told ET.

"We will be clear about what should be the road map for Piaggio in India in the next few months," he said. The findings of the study are likely to be completed by March.

The Italian two-wheeler maker's global brands include Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Derbi, Gilera and Laverda. While Vespa will be positioned in the premium segment, with 20-25% higher price tags than Honda or Suzuki scooters, the Italian company may bring in Piaggio branded scooters in the mass market.

"We have to get into mass market scooter segment that is the large chunk of the market. If we don't exploit at the right time, then I think we will miss out on the opportunity," said Chopra.

The company may also enter the executive and premium segments-that is, 110-250 cc and priced between 50,000-1,50,000-and also bring in the Moto Guzzi in the big premium luxury motorcycles segment. The immediate focus, however, is Vespa.

Chopra declined to comment on its likely price tag, but said the company is convinced that there are enough takers for a premium scooter. "After an intensive research, we are more than convinced that there are enough people who would like to have a lifestyle product, who would like to be part of the exclusive club," he said. While Piaggio will roll out Vespa 125 cc scooter first, it eventually plans to bring in the entire range (125-300 cc).

Source: After Vespa re-entry, Piaggio to launch other brands in India - The Economic Times

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christo

bring the Aprilia..that's what India really want

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But can't afford

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Nithesh

Do not Fret, IT is already on their list.
Apart from Aprilia there were 4 more brands which is on their list for the Indian market.
Read it somewhere two weeks ago, if i find the link i'l post it later

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but aprilia ... i guess is already in india, they showcased RSV4 in auto expo, and last i heard about them is they were busy setting up a showroom here in pune near swargate. the showroom was supposedly by Arco Automotives. Arco is also their (Piaggio's) dealer for three wheelers and service center cum stockist of spare parts. they (Arco) supply piaggio's spare parts all over pune. i buy my APE RR from them only.

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yes its already here .. read somewhere the price is around 22-24Lacks.. and some showroom pics also posted in some threads ...

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22-4 lacks?? no need to setup the showroom then.

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