[TusharK]

Piaggio is now accepting online pre-bookings for the updated Vespa VXL and SXL scooters. Customers can place their orders on this website by paying a booking amount of Rs. 1,000.



The Vespa VXL and SXL scooters are based on a monocoque steel body. The scooters come equipped with LED headlights with integrated daytime running light, 5-spoke alloy wheels, USB charging port and boot light.

The Vespa VXL and SXL are available with BS6-compliant 125cc and 150cc engines that have fuel-injection. Both scooters come with a front disc brake with a twin-pot caliper and get ABS or a combined braking system depending on the brake setup. The scooters also have adjustable rear suspension.

Link to Team-BHP News

[TusharK]

Piaggio launches updated Vespa VXL, SXL and Aprilia Storm

Piaggio has launched the updated Vespa VXL and SXL in India. Customers can book the scooters on this website. The company has also launched the new Aprilia Storm which can be also booked online on this website. The booking amount has been set at Rs. 1,000.



The Vespa VXL and SXL feature a monocoque steel body and are equipped with an LED headlight with an integrated daytime running light, USB mobile charging port and boot light. Both scooters come with a front disc brake with a twin-pot caliper and get ABS or a combined braking system depending on the brake setup. The scooters also have adjustable rear suspension.



The Vespa VXL and SXL are available with a BS6-compliant 125cc engine that produces 9.8 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 9.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm and a 150cc motor that makes 10.3 BHP @ 7,600 rpm and 10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm.



The Aprilia Storm 125 comes with a digital instrument cluster and has a 220 mm disc brake at the front with a twin-pot caliper. It is powered by a 125cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 9.8 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 9.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm. It rides on 12-inch black alloy wheels.

Link to Team-BHP News

[zaphodb]

I need to see the all-LED headlamps IRL, but not sure if they were necessary just to keep up with trends in the segment. The halogens retain the timeless classic look. Also, scooters in this segment are mostly used for city commute.

[vivekgk]

Originally Posted by TusharK

Piaggio launches updated Vespa VXL, SXL and Aprilia StormThe Vespa VXL and SXL feature a monocoque steel body and are equipped with an LED headlight with an integrated daytime running light, USB mobile charging port and boot light. Both scooters come with a front disc brake with a twin-pot caliper and get ABS or a combined braking system depending on the brake setup. The scooters also have adjustable rear suspension.

A welcome upgrade, though long overdue. When you're paying the big bucks, there's no excuse for not being up to date in specs and features. I'd have preferred a DRL that looked more classic though.

Originally Posted by zaphodb

I need to see the all-LED headlamps IRL, but not sure if they were necessary just to keep up with trends in the segment. The halogens retain the timeless classic look. Also, scooters in this segment are mostly used for city commute.

I agree about the need to keep the classic look, but halogens are a seriously out of date tech. It's a hundred year old tech, and halogen bulbs have been banned in the EU since 2018 or earlier. LED bulbs are safer, more efficient, more reliable and are even available in a warmer tone for the classic look. LED lighting means lesser load on the battery and the electrical system, so it's a win overall.

[aarnav_b]

So when I was there at the Vespa service centre today, for my Aprilia, saw the new Vespa SXL150 and the headlights in action as well


Here is the DRL in action


And here are both the upper and dipper in action.
Although it looks good, will have to check the brightness during the night once to see its effectiveness. And I must say, this shade of mattle blue really looks smashing, although all colours on the Vespa suit it well.