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Vespa and Aprilia scooters to get ABS
Piaggio Group’s Vespa and Aprilia are gearing up to introduce ABS on their 150-cc scooters. [Read more…]
Piaggio Group To Launch Vespa Elettrica Electric Scooter
We recently did a story about the launch of the Vespa Notte 125, the Piaggio Group’s most affordable scooter yet; you can read that story here: http://bikeindia.in/vespa-notte-cheapest-vespa-scooter-in-india-launched/. The news today is that the Italian marque has now announced that they will soon begin production on the Vespa Elettrica, an electric scooter that will take the iconic Vespa design into the future.
Piaggio had earlier promised that they would start production of the Elettrica by late 2017, a deadline that is long past, but the latest reports suggest that production will start later this month. Sales are expected to kick off in Europe, before the model is introduced to the United States and then Asia, and we will hopefully see this Italian electric on Indian roads.
The Elettrica will be powered by an electric motor rated at 4.0 kW (5.4 PS) of peak power with 2.0 kW (2.7 PS) of continuous power on tap, with a decent amount of torque as well, we expect. Expect two riding modes — ‘eco’ and ‘power’, as well as a reverse mode to help with getting out of tight parking spaces. Range is expected to be in the region of 100 kilometres, and the scooter will be equipped with an on-board charger to ease charging on the go. The full TFT dash will pack in all the info a rider may need on the go, and the scooter will also feature smartphone connectivity for a bit of added convenience.
Vespa have also mentioned that a hybrid ‘X’ model is also in the works, which will use a conventional petrol engine as well as a battery pack, and use the engine as a generator to charge the battery back on the go. The hybrid model is expected to push range up to 195 kilometres; 145 on just the petrol motor, and another 50 on electric power alone. It must be noted here that the hybrid model gets a smaller battery pack, to make room for the engine.
Special Edition Vespa Red Launched to Support Fight Against HIV
As we reported earlier, Piaggio India have launched the Vespa Red priced at Rs 87,009 (ex-showroom). [Read more…]
Vespa Red Special Edition Ready to Fight Against AIDS
New Dealership for Vespa and Aprilia Scooters in Delhi Inaugurated
Piaggio India have opened yet another showroom for its Vespa and Aprilia brands. This time in the capital city, New Delhi. [Read more…]
Vespa and Aprilia Launch Scooters in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is all set to receive a taste of sporty convenience and a dash of Italian style. [Read more…]
New Special Edition 150cc Vespa Elegante launched
There’s a new wasp buzzing about and it can be yours at Rs 95,077 (ex-Pune). The Elegante Special Edition is on sale alongside the 150-cc SXL and VXL models of the 150-cc Vespa line-up here in India. [Read more…]
Deadpool 2 star Ryan Reynolds is a biker just like the rest of us (and so is Deadpool…kinda)
The Deadpool 2 teaser trailer has been skyrocketing to the top of the trending charts on the internet, with Ryan Reynolds reprising the character of the ‘Merc with a Mouth’ to much acclaim. [Read more…]
CNG-fuelled Scooters Launched
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) in association with M/s Eco Fuel launch CNG-powered scooters in Mumbai. [Read more…]