The engine has equipped with modern technologies such as Variable Spark timing management, MAP sensing.
eyeing at this market. The gearless scooter
The scooter weighs just 114 Kg and weight
segment is growing at a 30% every year.
distribution is quite good. Vespa has
Vespa is a entering the upper end of this
monocoque full steel body construction.
market, the premium and lifestyle segment
The monocoque chassis provides great
and it the makes Vespa the lone player in its
strength and rigidity. The entire chassis is a
category.
single piece steel body which is unique now
Vespa is powered by a 125cc, 4 stroke, 3 valve, single cylinder, air cooled engine. The engine can generate maximum power of 10 bhp @ 7,500 rpm and maximum torque of 10.6Nm @ 6,000 rpm. With these figures Vespa will rank as the most powerful scooter available in India. It has got CVT
a day. Vespa has hold on to the monocoque design right from the very beginning. The link spring mechanism between the engine and frame provides balance and stability. Vespa has designed this scooter chassis which makes the rider confident during sharp turns.
transmission, MAP sensing and variable
Vespa has got 150mm drum brake in the
spark timing. This powerful motor is not a
front and the rear has got 140mm drum
gas guzzler. Vespa has ARAI certified fuel efficiency of 62 KMPL and the sound of the scooter is a bit different from normal 4 stroke gearless scooter. Corresponding to the power of the
brake. You will miss the disc brake on the front, in case you want to take the Vespa out for a spin. For or regular purpose breaking is quite adequate. The front has got single sided trailing arm
motor, the new Vespa is substantially quick,
front suspension which comes with anti dive
it can reach 60 kms from zero in less than 10
characteristics. The rear has got dual effect
seconds and achieve a top speed of 100
hydraulic shock absorber. Suspensions are
km/hr.
fine and offer a trouble free ride. Vespa UNIQUE TIMES June 2012 23