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Bookings for all three models are open for Rs 1,000 on Vespa or Aprilia’s dedicated online sales platform
Italian automaker Piaggio has launched three scooters in the country in their updated BS6 2020MY avatar: Vespa VXL (round headlamp), Vespa SXL (square headlamp) and Aprilia Storm 125. The Vespa range is available in both ‘125’ and ‘150’ variants, at an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 1.10 lakh and 1.14 lakh, respectively. Meanwhile, the Aprilia Storm 125 is priced much lower.

Bookings are already open on Aprilia or Vespa’s online sales platform for Rs 1,000 alongside benefits worth up to Rs 2,000. Here is the full pricing (ex-showroom, Pune) of Piaggio’s updated BS6 models:
Vespa VXL 125: Rs 1,10,373
Vespa VXL 150: Rs 1,22,693
Vespa SXL 125: Rs 1,14,204
Vespa SXL 150: Rs 1,27,008
Aprilia Storm 125: Rs 91,321
Diego Graffi, Chairman & Managing Director of Piaggio India, stated that the company is committed to redefining and enhancing its customer experience with the launch of the new Vespa and Aprilia models. He added that ‘Vespa’ brand sets a benchmark for premiumness while ‘Aprilia’ offers class-leading performance and riding dynamics in the Indian two-wheeler market.

BS6 Aprilia, Vespa price list – July 2020
It was towards the end of last year that Piaggio started updating its scooter lineup to BS6 emission norms. The products received a massive price hike (for a petrol-CVT scooter) of about Rs 20,000 without any substantial revisions over their BS4 counterparts. However, the company introduced price cuts up to Rs 25,000 for select BS6 models back in April 2020.
Vespa VXL & SXL Highlights
The Piaggio Vespa range is one of the most premium choices in India’s scooter market. In their latest format, the scooters continue to sport a full-steel monocoque body, three-coat body colours, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) or CBS (Combined Braking System) coupled to a twin-piston disc brake; full-LED headlamp + DRL, USB charging port, boot light, ‘petal’ design alloy wheels and more.

BS6 Vespa

The ‘125’ models come with a 124.45cc air-cooled SOHC 3-valve FI single-cylinder engine making 9.79bhp @ 7,500rpm and 9.60Nm @ 5,500rpm. On the other hand, the higher ‘150’ models employ a 149.5cc motor of similar characteristics good for 10.33bhp @ 7,600rpm and 10.60Nm @ 5,500rpm. The Indian-spec BS6 Vespa lineup starts with the Notte 125 that was recently launched at roughly Rs 92,000.
Aprilia Storm 125 Higlights
In its latest version, the Aprilia Storm gets a semi-digital instrument cluster, 12-inch alloy wheels, twin-piston disc brake, etc. It is the most affordable choice in the Aprilia scooter range. Power comes from the same 9.79bhp/9.60Nm 124.45cc engine. The non-disc Storm 125 variant starts the Aprilia scooter range at about Rs 85,000 ex-showroom. More

The two scooters were showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo earlier this year

Piaggio India has now started accepting bookings for the new Vespa VXL and SXL scooters, with launch date set for later this month. Like most other automakers in India, Vespa too has initiated the online booking service in keeping with the health and safety precautions to be maintained during this time of the coronavirus pandemic.
Customers can visit www.shop.vespaindia.com to book either of these scooters. Booking amount is set at Rs.1,000. 2020 Vespa Facelift VXL and SXL scooters are offered in new colour options and with several feature updates.
Built of a monocoque steel body, the two scooters receive LED headlamps with an extra bright daytime running light, boot light and a USB charging port. It also gets adjustable rear suspension while it sits on 5 petal design wheels fitted with broad tyres offering riders a smoother riding experience.

In keeping with the new BS6 emission standards, the new Vespa VXL and SXL scooters receive clean emission 3-valve technology fuel injection engine. Apart from the upgrade, the engines get the same power and performance figures as seen on the pre-facelifted models.
Vespa VXL and SXL are available with BS6-compliant 125cc and 150cc engine options, with fuel-injection. The 125cc motor offers 9.77 hp at 7,500rpm and 9.60Nm torque at 5,500rpm. The larger 150cc motor is capable of output of 10.3 hp power at 7,600rpm and 10.6Nm torque at 5,500rpm. Both scooters receive a front disc brake with a twin-pot caliper and are seen with ABS, or a combined braking system as a standard feature depending on brake setup. The two scooters also get adjustable rear suspension.

Initial examples of the two 2020 Vespa VXL and SXL scooters have already been shipped to company dealerships. Official launch date is slated for sometime later this month after which deliveries would commence. Prices of the new scooters are yet to be announced.
Piaggio India launched new e-commerce website for its two wheeler range of products in June 2020. It includes two different online stores for its Vespa scooters and another for Aprilia two wheelers in India. This online service will allow dealers to be in touch with customers, accept bookings, and answer their queries. They will also be able to initiate payment and finish documentation process online. Buyers do not need to enter showroom, and can get delivery right up to their doorstep. More