Market maturity has been the buzzword at the Vespa department of the Piaggio office over the past few weeks. What it is talking about is that the Indian customer's evolved perspective wherein the scooter isn't just a matter of practicality, but also a lifestyle choice.

However, while the rest of the players in the Indian market continue to shuffle among the 110-125 cc options, the Italians have dialled things up a notch and introduced a pair of 150 cc offerings. The Vespa VXL and SXL are two trim levels of the same scooter.


While the handling is decisive and telepathic, the ride quality is at the stiffer end of the spectrum. Pics/Crystelle Nunes