Italian auto maker Piaggio today launched its new 125cc bike, Aprilia SR125, in the Indian market at a price of Rs 65,310 (ex-showroom Pune).
Italian auto maker Piaggio today launched its new 125cc bike, Aprilia SR125, in the Indian market at a price of Rs 65,310 (ex-showroom Pune).
The company also showcased its Vespa scooter range, including Vespa GTS, Tuono 150, and e-scooter Elettrica at the Auto Expo 2018 here.
SR125 has the DNA of Aprilia and is more affordable, Piaggio India CEO and MD Diego Graffi told reporters here.
Powered by a 3-valve engine, SR125 comes with 14-inch wheels and wider tyres. The vehicle will be available across Aprilia and Vespa dealerships in the country.
Piaggio also launched a new mobile connectivity app through which riders can control features of Vespa and Aprilia through their mobile phones.
They will also be able to book service on their app, locate neighbouring service stations and petrol pumps and connect with customer care executives.
Graffi further said: "with these launches, we continue our legacy of creating new categories in India and expanding our footprint across geographies."
The 14th edition of the biennial Auto Expo kicked off on the outskirts of the national capital today and will continue till February 14.
Meanehile, Electric mobility seems to be the flavour of this year's auto expo with companies including Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Motors, Toyota, Hyundai, BMW and Mercedes Benz lining up showcases and launches as the country gear towards shift towards eco-friendly vehicles.
With global warming fears looming large, many countries have fixed targets for completely doing away with vehicles running on fossil fuel. The UK has announced a ban on sales of new gasoline and diesel cars starting 2040. By 2050, all cars on the country's road will have zero emissions. Paris has also planned to do away with petrol and diesel-fuelled cars. China has plans to cap its automobile carbon emissions by 2030.
The Auto Expo, to be held at Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, will be open for public from February 9-14.
Country's largest automaker Maruti Suzuki, which had earlier announced its plans to launch an electric vehicle in India in 2020, will showcase a concept electric compact SUV, e-Survivor. The concept vehicle symbolises Maruti Suzuki's commitment to helping develop the entire life-cycle of EVs in India, including local manufacturing of components, charging infrastructure and recycling of batteries, the company said.
(with inputs from PTI)
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