Now in Malaysia is the 2019 Vespa Sprint Carbon
scooter, with pricing starting at RM 19,000, excluding road tax, insurance and
registration. The Sprint Carbon joins the 2019 Vespa Primavera S 150 priced at
RM16,400, along with the Sprint S 150 and S125 Carbon Edition, priced at
RM17,400 and RM 12,500, respectively.
Designed to appeal to the Vespa rider with a sporty
intent, the Sprint Carbon comes in two colour variants – Black Vulcano and
White Innocenza. Retaining its chrome handlebar and mirrors, the Sprint Carbon
now has a red horn cover and new rim stickers, with shield edge and lamp cover
in grey finishing. Also new is a new front Vespa bow tie logo and speedometer cover with
faux carbon texture. The Italian Tri-Colore is used as an accent in the
bodywork stripes.
Carrying a single-cylinder 150 cc i-Get air-cooled
mill fed by EFI, producing 12.9 hp at 7,750 rpm and 12.8 Nm of torque at 6,500
rpm. Transmission uses a CVT gearbox and belt drive, and the Sprint Carbon
rolls on 12-inch alloy wheels.
Braking is done with a 200 mm hydraulic disc in
front with ABS and drum brake at the back. Fuel is carried in a 7.5-litre tank,
including reserve, and under the seat is a 16-litre storage compartment.
