The Vespa VXL has been launched in the Indian market at Rs 77,308 (ex-showroom, Pune). This retro lifestyle scooter is available in two versions – Vespa VXL 125 and Vespa VXL 150. The latter is a more powerful variant powered by a new 150cc engine and carries a price tag of Rs 84,641 (ex-showroom, Pune).
The Vespa VXL’s traditional design continues to draw inspiration from the company’s iconic design philosophy. It gets a host of new paint schemes, wider Maxxis tyres, an electronic display in the instrument cluster and a new mode button on the switch gear. It also gets a trendy design for the chrome alloy wheels, a 3D logo and an elongated single-piece seat.
Mechanically, both these variants are built on the same single piece steel monocoque chassis. The Vespa VXL 125 continues to be powered by the same carburetted 125cc single-cylinder engine that produces 10bhp and 10Nm of torque. The Vespa VXL 150 on the other hand, gets a new 150cc unit that produces 11bhp and 11Nm of torque. Both the engines are offered with a CVT gearbox.
The Vespa VXL models come with a 200mm front disc brake as standard. The rear tyre gets a 140mm drum brake. The Vespa VXL gets broader 110/70 and 120/70 section Maxxis tubeless tyres in place of the older model’s 90/100 units. The suspension setup is made of a single side arm suspension at the front and a hydraulic monoshock in the rear.
The Vespa VXL 125 gets a new maze grey paint scheme, while the 150cc sibling is available in a unique green shade. Apart from these, both these models are also available in four trendy paint schemes – yellow, white, red and matt black. Optional extras include a front chrome bumper guard, a perimeter kit and a visor.
