Vespa Back with a Bang! Long Jump with Piaggio LX125

The cuurent news can draw you back to your childhood, nostalgic, when family outings meant your favorite ice-creams, Indian chaat, some rides ... all these starting and ending with a ride for the family on Vespa scoot. Also, reminded we are of the evergreen movie Roman Holiday, with the charming Audrey Hepburn taking Gregory Peck for an enticing ride on Vespa scoot. With the current news flaming high up, we can b sure that the fire that those family rides on scooters and Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck kindled back then are still alive. Piaggio had already laid out their plans, as far as their future prospects were concerned in India, from what everyone witnessed at Auto Expo which was held in January this year.

The company's plans to unwrap the LX125 scoot in the Indian market had already been reported previously and the manufacturers have not disappointed either. So now, continuing the commotion, let us disclose another news that the Italian two-wheeler manufacturer have launched the Vespa brand in the country. The inaugural event for the launch of the exciting brand took place today in Mumbai and the occasion would be followed by the inauguration of the Vespa plant in the Baramati on 28th.

The Group President of Piaggio, Mr. Matteo Colaninno saw the event come through as the brand has returned with its products after a long hiatus. The company's venture into the Indian market will get under way with a network of 50 dealers across 35 cities while the manufacturing will also open Vespa Clubs. The Vespa scooters would be one of a kind in a way that it would be the only scooter to use the monocoque construction. The vehicle's motor has been designed, keeping in mind the roads and the condition of India.

Available in seven colours, red, silver, yellow, orange, blue, black and white, the Piaggio LX125 scooter is being projected and marketed as a "Lifestyle Vehicle". The engine capacity of the vehicle is a healthy 125 cc while the maximum power is 9.9 BHP at 7500 RPM. Maximum Torque is 1.08 kgm at 6000 RPM backed by the CVT transmission. The scooter is expected to give an average of 50km/L where the fuel tank capacity is 8.5 litres. The 114 kgs fabulous looking scooter is priced at Rs. 66,661 in Maharashtra.