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Piaggio mixes with Aprilia to launch premium scooter Aprilia SR 150
Italian two-wheeler maker Piaggio, manufacturer of Vespa scooters, today launched 150cc-Aprilia SR-150 crossover bike priced at Rs 65,000 (ex-showroom). Coming to the geography from the Aprilia portfolio the Aprilia SR-150 is targeted at patrons looking for the sensation of sports bikes coupled with the convenience of automatic scooters, Piaggio India said in a statement. With this truly unique and powerful crossover, the company is confident about creating yet another first in India's two-wheeler segment. The company had earlier announced the scooter back in July and today it plans to officially launch it in stores.
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Piaggio mixes with Aprilia to launch premium scooter Aprilia SR 150
The gearless product is being manufactured at Piaggio’s plant in Baramati.
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Piaggio mixes with Aprilia to launch premium scooter Aprilia SR 150
“The Aprilia SR 150 is powered by a 154.4cc engine with an automatic transmission that produces 11.4 BHP @ 6,750 rpm and a peak torque of 11.4 Nm @ 5,500 rpm.
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Piaggio mixes with Aprilia to launch premium scooter Aprilia SR 150
You get 220mm front disc brakes and 240mm rear drum brakes for the 14-inch tubeless tyres. The suspension system consists of telescopic forks at the front with spring aided shock-absorbers at the rear.
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Piaggio mixes with Aprilia to launch premium scooter Aprilia SR 150
Piaggio will be selling the new Aprilia SR-150 through existing Vespa outlets.
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Piaggio mixes with Aprilia to launch premium scooter Aprilia SR 150
The scooter can also be booked through Paytm by submitting an amount of Rs 2,000. Paytm is also offering a 100 percent cashback on the booking amount.