Piaggio India has launched the Vespa Notte
125 BS6. At INR 91,864*, it is the most affordable Vespa in the company’s
entire line-up. When compared to the BS4 version, the new Vespa Notte 125 BS6
has no changes other than a revised engine that has 3 catalytic converters. The
upgraded 125 cc single-cylinder engine comes with fuel-injection. It also has 3
valves, aluminium cylinder head, overhead cam and roller rocker arm. This
engine is tuned to produce 7.30 kW or 9.92 PS of maximum power at 7,500 rpm.
The peak torque of 9.6 Nm is generated at 5,500 rpm. As for the transmission,
there is a CVT unit.
Just like the other Vespa scooters, the
Notte 125 BS6 has a retro-modern design. It features a round headlamp,
old-school rearview mirrors, wide and comfortable seat, single-piece pillion
grab rail and spacious floorboard. To keep the cost of the Notte 125 BS6 low,
Vespa has cut some corners. For example, full-LED lighting is absent, and
there's no front disc brake either, not even as an option.
The Vespa Notte 125 BS6 comes with thinner
90 mm wide tyres (both front and rear) that are wrapped around 10-inch wheels.
As for the braking, instead of ABS, it has CBS (Combined Braking System). The
shock absorption comes from aircraft-derived single sidearm front suspension
with anti-dive characteristics and rear suspension with dual-effect hydraulic
shock absorber.
The new Vespa Notte 125 BS6 has a sticker
price of INR 91,864*. Even though this makes it the most affordable Vespa
scooter in India, it is INR 17k dearer than the Vespa Notte 125 BS4 which
retailed at INR 74,831*.
