Piaggio India has launched the Vespa Notte in India
at a price of INR 70,285 (ex-showroom, Delhi). While Piaggio has not confirmed its release,
dealerships IAB spoke with said that the variant would launch soon in the
country. The Vespa Notte debuted in India at the 2018 Auto Expo in Greater
Noida. It is based on the Vespa LX 125.
Notte literally means ‘night’ in Italian, and as the
name suggests, the scooter features a blacked-out theme. The Vespa Notte
receives a matte black paint scheme, while the chrome bits and alloy wheels
feature black detailing. According to the report, the Notte is positioned below
the Vespa LX 125 and costs INR 4,000 less than the latter.
Powering the Vespa Notte is a 125 cc,
single-cylinder, three-valve engine with air cooling that produces 9.5 bhp of
maximum power at 7,500 rpm while developing a peak torque of 9.9 Nm at 6,000
rpm. The engine transfers control via a CVT. That said, the Vespa GTS Super
Notte, for the international markets, is an entirely different version as
compared to the India-spec model.
The Vespa Notte is available in one colour - matte
black - and competes with the Aprilia SR 125, TVS Ntorq, Honda Grazia, and the
Suzuki Burgman Street. The Notte has a kerb weight of 114 kg, while it gets a
seat height of 770 mm, along with a ground clearance of 155 mm. The fuel tank
capacity stands at 7 litres, with the scooter getting a top speed of 100 km/h.
Braking components include 150 mm front and 140 mm rear drum brakes, while it
features single side arm front suspension and a hydraulic shock absorber at the
rear.
