Piaggio Vespa LX 125 to be launched on the 26th of April, 2012 .

Piaggio had recengtly unveiled the iconic italian scooter ‘Vespa’ during the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo. Vespa is making an entry back into India after a 13 years gap. Globally the Vespa has become a cult and has a massive following. Piaggio will be hoping the re-entry of Vespa into India will be received well. The company has confirmed the Vespa will be slotted as a premium scooter.

 The Vespa was the world's first scooter & is presently sold in more than 100 countries and now, the news is that the Italian two wheeler manufacturer will be launching the Vespa brand in country on 26 April 2012. This launch event is scheduled to take place in Mumbai and following the event will be the inauguration of the Vespa plant in Baramati on 28th.


High Points :

•  The Vespa LX125 has a four stroke 124cc engine & an automatic transmission. No manual tranny on offer, nor does the front have telescopic forks. Electric start is standard. Kerb weight = 110 kilos.There is an under-seat storage compartment, as well as another storage spot behind the leg shield.
• Piaggio Vespa LX will be incorporated with the air cooling and  electronic injection system.
• Piaggio will offer a long list of accessories at its showrooms. Apparently, it will be possible to heavily customise your Vespa.
• The first year's sales target is 30,000 units.
• Piaggio's Baramati factory will make the Vespa. The plant has an initial capacity of 150,000. The Vespa will hit Indian roads on 26 April 2012 .
• Dealer roll out in 35 cities. Existing Piaggio dealers will be part of the Vespa network, but only via new, dedicated Vespa sales outlets.
• The Vespa LX125 will be made available in 7 colours- red, silver, yellow, orange, blue, black and white.
• Price would be around INR 65,000.
• The scooter is expected to offer a mileage of around 45 kmpl.

Technical Specifications:

Engine capacity- 124 cc 

Max Power-10.26 BHP @8250 RPM 

Max. Torque- 9.6 Nm @7250 RPM

Transmission- CVT

Expected fuel efficiency- 50 km/l

Weight- 114 kgs. 

Fuel tank capacity- 8.5-litres 

Considering the fact that the Piaggio Vespa will be introduced as a lifestyle vehicle, the pricing factor will surely be above the reach for people capable of buying scooters like Honda Activa, Dio, Pleasure, TVS Scooty Streak.
The bookings will begin immediately after the launch, while the deliveries will begin from the month of May, 2012. 

Stay tuned to know more on the new Piaggio Vespa LX 125.

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