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Vespa designs scooters for women wearing sarees

Vespa 125 LX

Vespa is all set to re-enter the Indian market and to help it on its way, World Bank arm IFC will fund the Italian 2-wheeler company with Euro 45mn. Vespa will utilize the funds to make eco-friendly scooters, motorcycles and LCVs in Vietnam and India.

Chairman and managing director Piaggio India Ravi Chopra -

A Vespa is a Vespa, its not a scooter. The Vespa will be designed for the Indian consumers’ tastes, something that offers them iconic value. It is a lifestyle product meant for the elite, for people who like to be distinctly known to possess something unique in nature

Vespa has taken a leave of 15 years in India and in its third attempt, it will try selling scooters and three-wheelers. The first product from its stable to be introduced in India is the 125cc Vespa LX scooter in 2012 at the company’s newly constructed Baramati plant.

Vespa is also working on gearless scooter suitable for short people. It will be designed for women riders wearing sarees as well.

Vespa LX 125 Technical Specifications

Engine and Transmission

Engine: Single-cylinder LEADER 4 stroke with electronic injection

Capacity: 124cc

Power: 7.65 Kw / 8250 rpm

Max Torque: 9.6 Nm / 7250 rpm

Cooling: Forced Air Cooling

Starter: Electric and kick starter

Transmission: Automatic

Suspension, Brakes and Tyres

Front Suspension: Single sided trailing link with hydraulic shock absorber

Rear Suspension: Hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjuster

Front Brake: 200mm disc brake

Rear Brake: 110mm drum brake

Front Tyre: Tubeless 110/70 – 11″

Rear Tyre: Tubeless 120/70 – 10″

Dimensions and Weight

Length: 1770 mm

Width: 740 mm

Height: 1140 mm

Weight 114kg

Fuel Tank Capacity 8.5 litres


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