Thread: Piaggio re-launches Vespa scooter in India

Global two-wheeler manufacturer Piaggio on Thursday launched its Vespa scooter in India, priced at LX-125 Rs 66,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai). The company is looking to create a premium luxury space in scooter segment with Vespa.

This lack of stopping power however is not so much of a worry because the Vespa's 125cc mill is not in a hurry to go anywhere. The 125cc, three-valve engine makes 10.06PS and 10.6Nm. This means the Vespa is not ideal for power hungry, performance freaks. Then again, if you belong to that bracket, you wouldn't be looking at a Vespa anyway. However I did feel that a bit (just a bit) more punch would have made this scooter immensely more fun.

On the possibility of entering motorcycle segment, he said: "Piaggio has a range of products and brands from 50 cc scooters to 1,400 cc bikes and superbikes. Today we have just started the journey, we are committed to bring all the global brands that we have that will suit the market here."

This time its original form VESPA not LML



Vespa Specifications:

Engine: 4 stroke, 3 valve, single cylinder, air cooled

Displacement: 125 cc

Max power: 10.6 ps @ 7500 rpm
Max torque: 10.6 ps @6000 rpm

Transmission: continuous variable transmission

Ignition: Self and kick-start

Electricals:

Battery - 12V, 5Ah low maintenance
Headlamp - multi focal with 35 W halogen

Suspension:

Front - single arm with coil spring and dual effect shock absorber
Rear - coil spring and dual effect shock absorber

Chassis:

Frame - monocoque steel high rigidity structure
Dimension - 1770x690x1140 mm
Seat height - 770 mm
Tyre size - 90/100-10 53J
Fuel tank capacity - 8 litres

Available in 6 colours

Another interesting news :The company plans to expand the reach of Aprilia dealership as well to 5 locations by end of 2012.

Reference:
Piaggio launches Vespa at Rs 66,661; to double scooter capacity in India - The Economic Times

Piaggio brings Vespa scooter back to India

Piaggio Vespa first ride in India - Overdrive Magazine -

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No Fi, Tubeless tyres and disc brake at 67k ESR

66K..?? That's over 20K premium at the ex-showroom price of India scooter king, Activa..!!


Premium..?? Even if one is willing to let go of the "Fuel Injection", atleast where are the Alloy Wheels, Front Disc brake, Tubeless tyres..??

Even the 2012 Dio has got tubeless tyres, Aviator/Wego has alloy wheels and Front Disc brake is optional on the Aviator.. and all the above are significantly cheaper than the Vespa.

no wonder why my cousin sis jumped off her chair and wants this desperately.
it surely is cute... who cares about price (when she doesnt have to pay )

its very much overpriced & i believe that company will soon reduce its price to keep it alive in Indian scooter market.

PS - it looks good though

A premium of this magnitude would have been justified if certain features were included. Alloys and discs shouldn't be much of burden but then, if they are positioning it a premium product and if they meet their sales target,which they will, Im pretty sure, it wouldn't actually matter to them.

I simply went through the previous discussion here & had a nice smile - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/auto-exp...-unveiled.html

Originally Posted by srini

A premium of this magnitude would have been justified if certain features were included. Alloys and discs shouldn't be much of burden but then, if they are positioning it a premium product and if they meet their sales target,which they will, Im pretty sure, it wouldn't actually matter to them.

I Feel the same way.
And Disc is not needed for a scooter which is 125cc

Originally Posted by payeng

66K..?? That's over 20K premium at the ex-showroom price of India scooter king, Activa..!!


Premium..?? Even if one is willing to let go of the "Fuel Injection", atleast where are the Alloy Wheels, Front Disc brake, Tubeless tyres..??

Even the 2012 Dio has got tubeless tyres, Aviator/Wego has alloy wheels and Front Disc brake is optional on the Aviator.. and all the above are significantly cheaper than the Vespa.

obviously for vespa - retro does not mean "retro looks" only - it means retro technology also ..

btw, 3 valves, so third valve is inlet or exhaust .?

Originally Posted by princesirohi

btw, 3 valves, so third valve is inlet or exhaust .?

Should be exhaust