Friday, May 3, 2013

Piaggio To Unveil New Variants of Vespa

The iconic Italian scooter Vespa LX 125 got positive response in Indian market eventhough its price is a little high comapared to other models. The reason behind the succes was classic styling and excellent ride. Now Piaggio wants to expand their line up by introducing 2 new variants of Vespa.


Ravi Chopra, MD of Piaggio India said that they wnt to achive a target of 100000 units of vespa. And they belive the introduction of new models will benefit them.
 The new variants got some features whch is not seen in any other Indian scooters. And one among them will be powered by a 150cc engine.
The new sport variant named as LXS 125. Powered by same 125 cc engine. It got attractions like new design elements and features. Like square head lights and red tail light, back spring, and red suspension road. The instrument cluster is same, but the meter console is now semi digital. The 125cc engine producing 12 bhp along with automatic transmission. The attraction is the front disk breaks which is not seen in other scooters.
 Vespa 150cc sport variant will come with same design and features, But its powered by a 150cc engine with no fuel injection system. The LXS 125 will be the first one to be launched, and we can hope that the  150 cc model will come around 2014. The LXS 125 will be 4000 rupees more pricier than current Vespa.

CREDITS- Motorbeam.com