Vespa VXL 150

Vespa VXL 150 Highlights

28 December 2018: Vespa 150cc scooters in India have been updated with a single-channel ABS. Starting April 2019, it will be mandatory for all two-wheelers sold in India above 125cc scooters to be equipped with ABS. The addition of CBS has resulted in a price hike of Rs 6,000 to 8,000. Apart from the addition of ABS, no mechanical or cosmetic changes have been done on the 150cc scooters.

Vespas are known to be the funkiest in the premium scooter segment. For 2019, the 150cc range has been updated with new colours and features. The SXL 150 and VXL 150 feature a new smartphone connectivity option for added practicality. Using the Vespa Connectivity app, users can access their scooter’s details, service history and last-parked location. In case of emergencies, riders can also use the Panic Alert feature to reach out to the pre-set emergency contact with the current location. The new colours include Matt Rosso Dragon, Matt Yellow and Azzuro Provenza with machine cut alloy wheels. The Vespa SXL 150 costs Rs 97,276 while the VXL 150 is priced at Rs 91,140 (both prices ex-showroom Pune).

Powering the 2019 Vespa 150 range is a 154.8cc single-cylinder air-cooled motor that’s good for 10.06PS at 6750rpm and 10.9Nm at 5000rpm. Paired with a CVT gearbox, the scooter comes to a halt using a 220mm front disc brake and a 140mm drum. The brakes are fitted to 11-inch front and 10-inch rear alloy wheels. They are shod with 110-section front and 120-section rear tubeless tyres. Suspension duties are handled by a bottom link coil spring up front and a hydraulic shock absorber at the rear. The fuel tank capacity has also been increased by 1 litre, and now stands at 8 litres.

The Vespa SXL and VXL 150 do not have any direct competitors in their segment apart from the Aprilia SR 150 range. Piaggio also officially launched the entry-level Vespa Notte 125 at a price of Rs 68,829 (ex-showroom Pune). The brand will be launching new colour variants of the 125cc range in October.