The BS6 Piaggio Vespa VXL 149 and SXL 149 Launched in India

The BS6 Piaggio Vespa VXL 149 and SXL 149 Launched in India

3 years ago

Piaggio India has upgraded its famous scooter VXL series with the new BS6 fuel emission standards. The company launched VXL 149 and SXL 149 with the BS6 version in the market.

The VXL 149 and SXL 149 will replace the older BS4 VXL 150 and SXL 150. The price of the VXL 149 model is Rs 1,22,664 and the SXL 149 is priced at Rs 1,26,650. The Vespa scooters are different from other available scooters in the market as they have the Italian designing body.

The updated design of the scooter is similar to the old variant. The entire body of VXL has square and curvy lines. The VXL 149 comes with Vespa’s signature design having round headlamps and round chrome plated for rearview mirrors. The SXL 149 will have slight changes such as rectangular headlamps with different design and rectangular plated rearview mirrors.

It is anticipated that New BS6 Vespa scooters will be launched after the coronavirus lockdown. The Vespa range of automatic scooters is the most expensive scooters sold in India.

SXL 149 Specifications

Engine & Transmission 
Displacement149 cc
Emission StandardBS-VI
Cylinders1
Max Power10.2 bhp @ 7,600 rpm
Maximum Torque10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder3
Fuel Delivery SystemFuel Injection
Fuel TypePetrol
IgnitionCDI
Spark Plugs1 Per Cylinder
Cooling SystemAir Cooled
Gearbox TypeAutomatic
Transmission TypeCVT
ClutchAutomatic
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension 
Front Brake TypeDisc
Front Brake Size200 mm
Rear Brake TypeDrum
Rear Brake Size140 mm
Front Wheel Size11 inch
Rear Wheel Size10 inch
Front Tyre Size110-70/11
Rear Tyre Size120-70/10
Tyre TypeTubeless
Wheel TypeAlloy
Dimensions & Chassis 
Kerb Weight114 kg
Overall Length1,770 mm
Overall Width690 mm
Overall Height1,140 mm
Wheelbase1,290 mm
Ground Clearance155 mm
Seat Height770 mm
Chassis TypeMonocoque Full – Steel Body Construction
Fuel Efficiency & Performance 
Fuel Tank Capacity8 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity2 litres
Mileage35 kmpl

VXL 149 Specifications

Engine & Transmission 
Displacement150 cc
Emission StandardBS-VI
Cylinders1
Max Power11.4 bhp @ 7,000 rpm
Maximum Torque11.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder3
Fuel Delivery SystemCarburetor
Fuel TypePetrol
IgnitionCDI
Spark Plugs1 Per Cylinder
Cooling SystemAir Cooled
Gearbox TypeAutomatic
Transmission TypeCVT
ClutchAutomatic
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension 
Front Brake TypeDisc
Front Brake Size200 mm
Rear Brake TypeDrum
Rear Brake Size140 mm
Front Wheel Size11 inch
Rear Wheel Size10 inch
Front Tyre Size110-70/11
Rear Tyre Size120-70/10
Tyre TypeTubeless
Wheel TypeAlloy
Front SuspensionSingle side arm
Rear SuspensionHydraulic Shock Absorber
Dimensions & Chassis 
Kerb Weight114 kg
Overall Length1,770 mm
Overall Width690 mm
Overall Height1,140 mm
Wheelbase1,290 mm
Ground Clearance155 mm
Seat Height770 mm
Chassis TypeMonocoque Full – Steel Body Construction
Fuel Efficiency & Performance 
Fuel Tank Capacity8 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity2 litres

Mayank Jain

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