Vespa Vlx 125

The Vespa SXL 125 is a refreshed version of the Vespa S scooter. It is the most expensive and premium 125cc model in Vespas line-up of lifestyle scooters.

The Vespa SXL 125 gets a refreshed design which is tune with the Italian marques retro character. It has been updated with a host of new paint schemes, a refreshed instrument cluster with an electronic display and a new mode button on the switch gear. The headlamp and the mirrors get a square design with chrome embellishment. It also gets a trendy design for the blacked-out alloy wheels and a 3D logo for the SXL branding.

The Vespa SXL 125 is based on the same single piece steel monocoque chassis, which is used in the rest of Vespas scooter lineup. The Vespa SXL 125 continues to be powered by the same carburetted 125cc single-cylinder engine that produces 10bhp and 10Nm of torque. It comes mated to a CVT gearbox. Suspension duties are performed by a single side arm suspension at the front and a hydraulic monoshock in the rear. The Vespa SXL 125 rides on beefy 110-70 and 120-70 section tubeless Maxxis tyres. CBS is now a Rs 3000 option on the SXL 125, and will gradually be the only option once current stocks get sold out.

The Vespa SXL 125 is available in orange, matt black, white and azure blue paint schemes. Vespa also offers a host of optional extras like a front chrome bumper guard, a perimeter kit and a retro visor for its range of scooters

The Vespa LX is the entry-level model in Piaggios scooter line-up in India. A modern incarnation of the original the Italian scooters from the 1960s, the LX is offered in a single variant with a 125cc engine.

The Vespa LX continues to embody the simple-looking original design philosophy that made retro scooters so popular. The design theme includes the round headlight, curvy body panels and a slightly forward leaning stance. The Vespa LX is powered by a 125cc single cylinder unit that produces 10bhp and 10.6Nm of torque, and is mated to a CVT gearbox.

Standard features include an electric start, front disc brake, single piece analogue instrument cluster that provides speed and amount of fuel in the tank. The Vespa LX rides on modern single side arm hydraulic front suspension and a hydraulic rear shock. Stopping power is provided by 150mm front and 140mm rear drum brakes.

The Vespa LX 125 is available in four funky colours - monte bianco (white), giallo lime (yellow), rosso dragon (red) and nero matt black. The LX 125 competes with the Suzuki Access 125 and the Honda Activa 125, though it is way more expensive than these scooters

The Vespa VXL 125 is a facelifted version of the Vespa VX 125 scooter. Though it is mechanically similar to the other lifestyle scooters from Vespas stable, a host of cosmetic upgrades and beefier tyres have given the scooter a fresh lease of life.

The Vespa VXL 125s retro design continues to draw inspiration from the Italian manufacturers iconic design philosophy. The host of updates includes new paint schemes, wider Maxxis tyres, a new digital display in the instrument cluster and a new mode button on the switch gear. The Vespa VXL 125 also gets a trendy design for the chrome alloy wheels, a 3D logo and an elongated single-piece seat.

The Vespa VXL 125 is built on the same single piece steel monocoque chassis, which underpins the rest of the Vespa range. Powering the scooter is a carburetted 125cc single-cylinder engine that produces 10bhp and 10Nm of torque. This engine is offered with a CVT gearbox.

The Vespa VXL 125 gets broader 110-70 and 120-70 section Maxxis tubeless tyres in place of the older models 90/100 units. The Vespa VXL 125 models come with a 200mm front disc brake as standard, while the rear tyre gets a 140mm drum brake. CBS is an option worth Rs 3000, although it will become a standard feature by the time the norms kick in, in April. Suspension setup consists of a single side arm suspension at the front and a hydraulic monoshock at the rear.

The Vespa VXL 125 is available in five trendy paint schemes - grey, yellow, white, red and matte black. Vespa offers a host of personalisation accessories like front chrome bumper guard, a perimeter kit and a visor. The Vespa VXL 125 doesnt have any competitors in the Indian market.

Vespa Zx 125

For each unit of the Vespa RED sold, USD 50 goes towards fighting AIDS. This is thanks to a tie-up between charitable organisation RED and Vespa. The collaboration originally used a 946 as the vehicle, but that wouldn't have worked in India thanks to its price tag, which was a few lakhs. The Vespa RED is based on the VXL 125 but is priced between the SXL 125 and VXL 150, making it the most expensive of the 125cc range from Vespa in India.

Notte is the Italian word for night. As such, the Vespa Notte is a cosmetic variant of the Vespa VXL125 that has blacked out everything. The bodywork is cloaked in matte black, the wheels are black, and there is no chrome to be seen anywhere on it. It runs the same 9.5bhp/9.9Nm 125cc air-cooled single cylinder engine as the regular VXL 125.

The cosmetic enhancement is expected to be coupled with restricted numbers, to help its desirability and bump up the asking price. There is no real competition for the Vespa Notte other than products in the Vespa range and scooters from its sister brand, Aprilia

The Vespa VXL 150 is a cosmetically updated and more powerful version of the Vespa VX 125 scooter. It also happens to be one of the first 150cc Vespa scooters to be launched in India.

The styling of the Vespa VXL 150 harks back to the retro design of the old-school Vespa scooters, which gives it a simple and clean look. It gets a host of trendy features, an electronic display in the instrument cluster and a new mode button on the switch gear. The new-for-2018 instrument cluster has Bluetooth connectivity as standard, with features like the ability to find service centres nearby using GPS. Owners can also use it to track their Vespa. The VXL 150 also a feature called Find Me that allows the owner to find it in a crowded parking lot. Chrome has been liberally used on the round headlamp, mirrors, parts of the front suspension and the grab rail. The seat has been revamped to offer more comfort for the rider and pillion. The alloy wheels have also been redesigned.

The Vespa VXL 150, like all other Vespa scooters, is built on a steel monocoque chassis. Though Vespa offers fuel-injected engines in its other global models, the Indian customers have to make do with a carburetted one. The Vespa VXL 150 is powered by a new 150cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine. This engine delivers 11bhp and 11Nm of torque, through a CVT gearbox.

Vespa has upgraded the tyre setup of the Vespa VXL 150, to offer better riding dynamics. The front 11-inch and the rear 10-inch alloy wheels now get broader 110-70 and 120-70 section Maxxis tubeless tyres. The front wheel gets a 200mm disc brake, while the rear wheel gets a 140mm drum brake. ABS is an option worth Rs 8000 or so, but will gradually become standard fitment by the time April arrives.

The Vespa Elegante was first launched in 2014 along with the VX 125. The latest 2017 model is based on the standard Vespa VXL 150.

The Elegante 150 features a 150cc engine which produces 11.4bhp and 11.5Nm of torque through a CVT transmission. It also sports bigger 12-inch alloy wheels unlike the 11/10 inch setup on the VXL 150. ABS is now an option for Rs 8000 extra, but will become a standard feature by April.

Also, setting the Elegante 150 apart from the VXL 150 is the metal perimeter guard, tinted fly screen and a two-piece leather seat. It further gets an Elegante badging on the front apron. The special edition scooter is offered only in two paint schemes - beige and white. The other exterior body paint options will be available only on the standard VXL 150.

Aprilia is a brand that has a rich racing heritage, and the company is applying that to the SR150 it is a sporty scooter whose introductory pricing is not premium at all. A part of the Piaggio Group along with the Vespa brand, the Aprilia SR150 is targeted at the youth who have performance and style as top priorities.

The SR 150 is equipped with a disc brake in the front and drum brake at the rear. ABS is an option for an extra Rs 8000, but will be standard by April. The scooter rides on metallic black alloy wheels. At the front is a standard telescopic suspension while the rear gets a single-side coil spring. The headlamps are integrated into the cowl of the fascia, but the indicators have been positioned on the handlebar. The Aprilia SR 150 is powered by a 150cc engine, which is derived from the Vespa S150. The 154 cc engine makes 11.4 bhp and 11.5Nm of torque. For the 2018 model year, the SR150 has got an optional part-digital instrument cluster that retains an analogue speedometer but switches everything else to a digital unit. Paired with a downloadable mobile phone app, the features include tracking of the vehicle, and locating it in a parking lot, among other things.

There are new variants available for the SR150 as of 2018: theres black, blue, and the red/white combination that were familiar with. Additionally, there is the Race version which echoes Aprilias racing program designs with the decals. Finally, theres the Carbon, which is an all-black variant that has faux carbonfibre all over it, and no chrome.

The Aprilia SR 150 is fully localised and is manufactured at the companys Baramati facility. It competes with the Vespa LX125, Honda Grazia, TVS Ntorq and Suzuki Burgman Street 125