Vespa 75th Edition Launched In India

Vespa is not just a vehicle but an icon of lifestyle that has gained a global stature and transcended trends into various times. Now, celebrating its 75 years, Piaggio has launched Vespa 75th edition in the Indian market at a price of INR 1.25 Lakh. The Vespa 75th edition is a limited edition of Vespa VXL.Commenting on the launch Mr. Diego Graffi, Chairman and Managing Director, Piaggio India said, “We at Piaggio India live the Vespa culture of Freedom, Originality, Spontaneity and innovation, Vespa has lived the idea of emancipation, independence, exploration with light mobility. Being always fresh, vibrant, young and unconventional, the Vespa 75th edition celebrates the iconic history and special values of Vespa and depicts them with special execution, As we are celebrating the value of independence through Vespa 75th, it also embarks Vespa’s journey in India at the time India celebrates 75 years of Independence.”The Vespa 75th edition gets major cosmetic changes when compared to the currently sold VXL. It gets an exclusive glossy metallic Giallo 75th - an original metallic yellow colourway. The number 75 on the side panels and the front bumper which gets matt metallic pyrite color which the front tie with chrome inserts, along with it the 75^th logo in chrome on the glove box shield. The specially-crafted seats are made in Nobuk leather smoke grey theme, while the specially tailored dual-purpose round bag in Nobuk leather is an additional accessory mounted on the retractable chrome rear rack. The scooter also gets an exclusive Nobuk leather seat in a dark grey theme. . There is also a front windshield mounted on top of the headlamps. The wheels are machined alloys finished in grey colour.The Vespa 75th Edition is based on the VXL and is offered in the same powertrains. The 125 gets the 124CC 4-stroke air-cooled engine that puts out 9.7 BHP of power and 9.6 Nm torque. The 150 gets a 149cc 4-stroke air-cooled engine that delivers 10.25 BHP of power and 10.06 Nm torque.