A cute Piaggio Vespa LX 125 ride in Indian roads
Piaggio India has finally launched the much-awaited Vespa LX 125 in India at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. It will be manufactured at the Piaggio’s plant in Baramati and went on-sale today (26th April, 2012) in 50 cities in India. The company aims to earn revenues of approximately euro 70 million in 2015 when investment payback is projected on sales of approximately 110,000 scooters.
- Unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo in New Delhi, Launched today (26th April, 2012)
- Priced at Rs. 66,661.00 (ex-showroom Maharashtra)
- Will be assembled in India, powered by a 125cc engine
- Maximum power is 10.06 Bhp at 7500 rpm
- Maximum torque is 10.6 Nm at 6000 rpm
- Available in six very attractive bright shades
- Some of the parts will be imported from Vietnam
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Piaggio India has finally launched the much-awaited Vespa LX 125 in India at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. It will be manufactured at the Piaggio’s plant in Baramati and went on-sale today (26th April, 2012) in 50 cities in India. The company aims to earn revenues of approximately euro 70 million in 2015 when investment payback is projected on sales of approximately 110,000 scooters.- Unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo in New Delhi, Launched today (26th April, 2012)
- Priced at Rs. 66,661.00 (ex-showroom Maharashtra)
- Will be assembled in India, powered by a 125cc engine
- Maximum power is 10.06 Bhp at 7500 rpm
- Maximum torque is 10.6 Nm at 6000 rpm
- Available in six very attractive bright shades
- Some of the parts will be imported from Vietnam
Piaggio Vespa LX 125 - Main Technical Highlights
- 3 Valves with Aluminium cylinder head, Overhead cam & Roller rocker arms, MAP sensing & Variable Spark Timing Management for high engine efficiency
- Monocoque full steel body construction - Single piece steel body construction unique only to the Vespa
- Single sided trailing arm Front suspension with Antidive characteristics, Dual effect hydraulic shock absorber Rear Suspension
- 3 Phase electrical system, The crystal clear high illumination high mounted headlight offer clear road visibility in the night
- Nylogrip tyres offers great road grip on Indian road conditions, better stability on wet roads, better braking performance and higher life
- Bigger brakes for effective braking, 150 mm Front brake dia and 140 mm Rear brake dia coupled with Self aligning Front brakes
- The Link spring mechanism between the engine and frame provides amazing balancing. It has been engineered for excellent balance of Mechanical trail and the Stabilizing torque offers Low speed balancing, Accurate steering and High speed stability
- Electronic clock along with Dials in the Cluster provides required information all the time
- Monocoque full steel body construction - Single piece steel body construction unique only to the Vespa
- Single sided trailing arm Front suspension with Antidive characteristics, Dual effect hydraulic shock absorber Rear Suspension
- 3 Phase electrical system, The crystal clear high illumination high mounted headlight offer clear road visibility in the night
- Nylogrip tyres offers great road grip on Indian road conditions, better stability on wet roads, better braking performance and higher life
- Bigger brakes for effective braking, 150 mm Front brake dia and 140 mm Rear brake dia coupled with Self aligning Front brakes
- The Link spring mechanism between the engine and frame provides amazing balancing. It has been engineered for excellent balance of Mechanical trail and the Stabilizing torque offers Low speed balancing, Accurate steering and High speed stability
- Electronic clock along with Dials in the Cluster provides required information all the time
Technical Specifications
VEHICLE SUMMARY | |
| Name: | Vespa LX 125 |
| Type: | Scooter |
VERDICT | |
| FOR | Looks Build Quality |
| AGAINST | Price |
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Displacement: | 125cc |
| Engine: | 125cc, 4 Stroke |
| Maximum Power: | 10.06 Bhp @ 7500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque: | 10.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| Gears: | Automatic |
| Clutch: | NA |
| Bore: | 0 |
| Stroke: | 0 |
| No. of Cylinders: | 1 |
| Cylinder Configuration: | NA |
| Chassis Type: | Monocoque steel high rigidity structure |
| Cooling Type: | Air Cooling |
| Carburetor: | NA |
DIMENSIONS | |
| Length: | 1770.00 mm |
| Width: | 690.00 mm |
| Height: | 1140.00 mm |
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Weight: | 114.00 kg |
| Fuel Tank: | 8.00 ltrs |
| Wheelbase: | 1290.00 mm |
| Electrical System: | NA |
| Headlamp: | Multi-focal with 35w halogen |
| Battery Type: | Low Maintainance |
| Battery Voltage: | 12V |
| Battery Capacity: | 5ah |
| Battery Charger Type: | NA |
| Horn: | Dual |
| Wheel Type: | Alloys |
| Wheel Size: | 90/100-10 53J mm |
| Tubeless: | |
| Colors: | Nero Volcano (Black), Monte Bianco (White), Rosso Dragon (Red), Giallo Lime (Yellow), Midnight Blue, Rosso Chainto (Dark Maroon |
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY | |
| Suspension(Front): | Arm with coil spring and dual effect shock absorber |
| Suspension(Rear): | Coil spring and dual effect shock absorber |
| Brakes: | 150mm Drum |
| Brakes(Rear): | 110mm Drum |
| Stand Alarm: | |
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE | |
| Fuel Guage: | Analogue |
| Self Start: | |
| Tacho Meter: | None |
| Trip Meter: | None |
| Alloys: | |
| Speedometer: | Analogue |
| Passenger Footrest: | |
| Passenger Backrest: | |
| Step-up Seat: | |
| Pass-light: | |
| Low Fuel Indicator: | |
| Low Oil Indicator: | |
| Low Battery Indicator: | |
| High Oil Temp. Indicator: | |
| Choked Air Filter Indicator: | |
