[rshanker]

Stefano Pelle, Piaggio CEO has launched their new 150cc models, the VXL & SXL. Although similar to their existing range, they now come equipped with 150cc engines, broader types (11 at front & 120 at rear), Digital instrument console.

The 1cyl, 150cc motor is good for 11.44bhp & 11.5Nm, while the 1cyl, 125cc motor develops 10.5bhp & 10.6Nm.

Prices (ex-showroom):
SXL 150: Rs 88,696 (150cc) Rs 81,967 (125cc)
VXL 150: Rs 84,641 (150cc) Rs 77,308 (125cc)


Sources - @kartiksinghee @topgearmagindia

[Aditya]

Vespa has expanded its product portfolio in India with the launch of its 150cc range of scooters.



The new range was unveiled by Vespa’s global brand ambassador and Italian football legend, Alessandro Del Piero.



The Vespa new range sports a single piece monocoque steel body with a new front look and is loaded with features such as digital instrument console, contoured seat, alloy wheels, tubeless tyres and front disc brake.



The Vespa SXL and Vespa VXL are powered by a 150 cc, 3-valve, single cylinder, air-cooled engine that puts out 11.4 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 11.47 of torque @ 6,000 rpm. The scooters are also available with a 125 cc, 3-valve, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that develops 10.5 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 10.6 Nm of torque @ 6,000 rpm. Both engines are mated to a continuous variable transmission (CVT).



The Vespa SXL range is available in 5 colours - orange, matt black, white, matt red and azure blue. The Vespa VXL range is available in 6 colours - yellow, white, red, matt black, green and maze grey.

Prices (ex-showroom, Pune):

• Vespa SXL 125 - Rs. 81,967
• Vespa VXL 125 - Rs. 77,308
• Vespa SXL 150 - Rs. 88, 696
• Vespa VXL 150 - Rs. 84, 641

[GTO]

In case it helps anyone, attaching the full product spec which Vespa just shared.

Vespa_Product specs.pdf

[Viju]

Your move, Honda. Time to sell a scooter which is not an Activa.

[ani_meher]

The PCX150 shown above costs US $3500, so even if it comes to India at exact same price, still it will be Rs.2.25 lakh. How many people will buy a 150cc scooter at 2.25L?

Anyways this thread is not about Honda, it is about Vespa 150 siblings. I think this is a nice move. Though the price seems higher, Vespa has always commended a premium and being able to upgrade to a higher powered engine at additional cost is a very nice option to have. Hope Suzuki/Honda wake up and add some 150cc to existing portfolio, keeping the costs competitive.

[bik1906]

Still waiting for the hero honda zir as it seems to have a lot more going for it in terms of specs at approximately the same price as the vespa, just cant figure out whats taking hero so long to bring it out though

-13 inch tyres againt 11 adn 12 in ch on the vespa
-front and rear disc brakes
-14 bhp

[Viju]

Originally Posted by ani_meher

The PCX150 shown above costs US $3500, so even if it comes to India at exact same price, still it will be Rs.2.25 lakh. How many people will buy a 150cc scooter at 2.25L?

Thanks for the price-check, but my point was hardly that Honda must launch the PCX150 in India. That is why I did not even bother mentioning the name of the model.

I was trying to make the same point as what you did, that it is high time that Japanese OEMs (especially Honda which sells more scooters than everyone else combined, in India) brought in something new, and different. They have the capability, the models, designs - they just need the will.

[Waspune]

Guys is there a way to install the wider tyres (10') in vespa S, that comes in the new vespas?

[sumzup]

Originally Posted by Waspune

Guys is there a way to install the wider tyres (10') in vespa S, that comes in the new vespas?

Hi Waspune, it is possible according to my showroom in Bangalore. The size they mentioned is 120-70/10 and that can be fitted both at the showroom as well as at other Tyre dealers. My bike, bought recently, is running on maxxis and definitely there is a good grip to it. I guess you should just contact the service center/showroom. Hope this is helpful.

Cheers

[Waspune]

Originally Posted by sumzup

Hi Waspune, it is possible according to my showroom in Bangalore. The size they mentioned is 120-70/10 and that can be fitted both at the showroom as well as at other Tyre dealers. My bike, bought recently, is running on maxxis and definitely there is a good grip to it. I guess you should just contact the service center/showroom. Hope this is helpful.

Cheers

Thanks sumzup. I had also contacted the Vespa showroom in Pune and they said that the rim also would have to be changed which sounded ridiculous.

[MunnabhaiMBBS]

An ABS version comes to India for testing purposes.

[Waspune]

Just read that Piaggio is launching Aprilla 150 scooter with the Vespa 150's engine and 14 inch tyres for just 65k in August