New Delhi: Piaggio Vehicles has launched a limited edition Vespa dubbed, ‘ Vespa Elegante', priced at Rs 78,999 (ex-showroom Delhi). The vehicle is available in two colour options including Marrone Crete Senesi and Bianco Perla.
The new Elegante incorporates subtle changes to make the new scooter visually appealing. The changes include a shield shaped front grille, round headlamp and chrome guards. The scooter also comes with retro looking colour coordinated leather finished twin seats. The Vespa Elegante will sport a limited edition badge.
The limited edition Vespa also gets ‘Elegante' badging to make it different from the regular model. Vespa has also put on offer a colour correlated helmet.
The vehicle gets its power from a 125 cc, single-cylinder, 3-valave, air-cooled motor serving 10PS of peak power and a maximum torque of 10.6Nm, as seen on other Vespa models in India. The Vespa S employs traditional single-side hydraulic shock absorbers at front and hydraulic monoshock at the rear.
Other features include sport disc brakes, tubeless tyres and alloy combination wheels as standard fitment.
“Piaggio is delighted to offer the stylish limited edition Vespa Elegante for its Indian fans. The Limited Edition Vespa Elegante symbolizes Piaggio's ownership of the premium scooter segment that the group has successfully created in the Indian market. With its classy yet quirky designs, Vespa Elegante will be a proud possession of any real Vespa enthusiast,” said Ravi Chopra, Chairman and Managing Director, Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited (India).
The company has set a target of selling 3,000 units of the new scooter in the first two months. However, given its premium pricing, the task will be difficult in an otherwise price conscious market. Vespa will also hold special previews of the Elegante at Pune, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Bookings for the Vespa Elegante have started with deliveries expected to commence by the festive season.
