Recently we had reported about the launch date of Piaggio Vespa LX 125 on 26th April 2012 and here it is .
Piaggio’s iconic Vespa after so much of wait finally launched their LX125 scooter at INR 66,661 ex showroom Mumbai .
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. This launch took place at Mumbai and following the event there is going to be 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 deliveries will begin from the month of May, 2012.
Though the price at INR 66,661 ex showroom Mumbai seems to be bit on the higher side but its still not too far.
1 comments:
The stylish Vespa LX125 from Piaggio has now become affordable with a price cut of almost 15000Rs.The only USP of this scooter is retro styling with modern inputs work and beautiful colours.
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