Piaggio Vespa to set-up facility in Maharashtra
The Italian brand Piaggio is planning to re-enter in Indian scooter business; this time the company is coming with a new Vespa with 125cc engine displacement. The name of new...
The Italian brand Piaggio is planning to re-enter in Indian scooter business; this time the company is coming with a new Vespa with 125cc engine displacement. The name of new scooter is Piaggio Vespa LX 125. The company is launching new facility in Baramati, Maharashtra with the investment of $38 million. The new facility will be launched in year of 2012.
Already, Piaggio is doing well in three wheeler market and now ready to re-enter in two wheeler segment. Piaggio is a giant vehicle manufactures in India before some time it's scooter was very famous. It's scooter was coming with LML but due to some reasons both the companies went apart hence the production was stopped.
India is the world's second largest two wheeler market after China. And all the two wheeler makers are ready to test the soil with their first rate vehicles. While Piaggio has planned to re-start production of scooters by the end of 2012. The company has targeted to produce 150000 units annually from 2012.
If the Paggio Vespa LX 125 might launched in the market, it will be major competitor of Honda Activa, Mahindra Duro, Rodeo and Suzuki Access which are the popular scooters in India because it will come with a 125cc, 4 stroke CVT engine that produces a peak power of 10.7 BHP and top torque of 9.6 Nm.
Vespa Elegante 125 User Reviews
I saw the scooter and liked it very much. When I enquired about it, I was shocked to know that the scooter is this much expensive. I felt this shock two times in two days. First, I got to know that the top end variant of Maruti S Cross is costing Rs. 16 lac, after that, heard about overpriced Vespa. I hope there will be some cost cutting later on, as the scooter is not worth its price. One can think of buying it for Rs. 60,000 to 65,000 but I don’t think anyone would pay over Rs. 70,000 to buy it. It carries great looks and is available in dynamic shades to complete its class. I am eagerly waiting for its price to decrease so that I can buy the scooter as I am liking it very much. I am Shravan Kumar from Uttar Pradesh, please reply me here if you get any information about the decrease in Vespa’s price. I hope this review will be helpful for others. Thank you.
I purchased Vespa yesterday after hearing a lot of good things about it. The scooter is so smooth that sometimes you do not feel that its ignition is on when standing on a traffic signal. It is also well balanced and offers smooth running. Over these benefits, it is putting out a great mileage of 50 to 55 kmpl, I hope that the mileage will increase after its first service. The all new scooter reached to the speed of 90 kmph in a stretch of just 500 meters, that shows its power output. The stopping power is great and the tyres provide a good grip on the road. Its on-road price is around Rs. 77,000. If you are a scooter design fan, you should spend your earnings on it, otherwise, it is a costly scooter that will offer classic looks but perform like some others. Vespa is good for those who find these kinds of scooters attractive, it is only meant for them.
Vespa is the non-geared two-wheeler from Piaggio. It is the only scooter in the country with retro looks and is being liked by most of the people. I bought my Vespa Elegante last month. I thought it would be powerful but it is not. It generates a maximum power output of around 10 bhp. But Vespa is stable, well-balanced and offers smooth running even on speeds over 70 kmph. It is a bit costly and goes to Rs.90,000 with its top end variant. It has both the electric and the kick start option for rider’s convenience. The old school looks of Vespa and its smooth running attracted me to buy the scooter. 7 litres of fuel tank capacity and boot space is enough to store a helmet and other small stuff. The headlight provides a good view of the road and high seating keeps you safe as you can see the potholes from a distance and can avoid them. Vespa is not worth its cost but is a good scooter overall.
i took test drive piaggio vespa lx 125 in ahmedabadits design good and comfort for drive but its rate in ahmedabad is 78000rs on road price and thats a main problem in ahmedabadso many two wheelers are available in 50000rs price range so i think vespa company should have to take some serious decision in his this new product
Well this is the scooter i was waiting fori remember my father use to drive vespa in my childhood days and now i will driveBelieve me i have sold my 7 months old activa for this scooterthe time i saw it in auto expo i am desperate for this scootervespa i am waiting for your launch