Piaggio launches new Medley scooter plus update existing models

Italian manufacturer PIAGGIO has just announced a new model for the year 2016 – the Medley scooter, which will join an updated Liberty scooter and a special edition Vespa 70. Let’s take a look at them.

Liberty

Piaggio is upgrading its Liberty scooter for 2016 to a 150cc model from the existing 125cc and 50cc Libertys. The scooter will also be powered by the company’s new iGet engine. On the looks front, the new Liberty looks like a refined and evolved version of the outgoing model. It now includes new digital instrumentation and a headlight unit with daytime running lights. The helmet compartment has also been made more spacious and supposedly can fit an open face helmet. The front wheel has been increased to 16 inches and the Liberty also gets ABS. The most interesting of the features though is a remote control built into the key to flash the scooters light, making it easy to locate. We’re guessing this will be similar to what you get with the Mahindra Gusto scooter.

Medley

The Medley is an all new scooter for 2016 and will be available with Piaggio’s new liquid-cooled iGet engine, in either 125cc or 150cc capacity. The Medley will feature a start/stop system and Piaggio claims the engine has been tweaked to reduce fuel consumption and service intervals. It sports daytime running lights with ‘light guide’ technology, plus a digital instrument cluster, ABS and an engine immobilizer. Piaggio says it’s paid special attention to making the bike as comfortable as possible for riders of all shapes and sizes by giving the bike a low seat. Another plus point is that the storage capacity is generous – Piaggio says the underseat compartment can take two flip-up helmets because the fuel tank is under the footboards.

Vespa 70

The Vespa 70 is a series of special edition scooters celebrating the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Vespa. The PX, Primavera and GTX Vespa’s will all be available with a Vespa 70 package, which means they’ll get a special ‘Azzuro 70’ colour scheme, special paintwork on the wheels, and a logo on the side. Vespa 70 editions will also get an identification plate, a dark brown seat that includes the Vespa 70 logo and a bag-top box as standard.