Pune: Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd, the 100% subsidiary of the Italian auto giant Piaggio Group and maker of the iconic Vespa and sporty Aprilia range of scooters and motorcycles have introduced their limited-edition Vespa 946 Dragon in India. Launched globally as an exclusive collection to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Vespa 946 Dragon is available in a limited number, making it truly a collector’s edition.
This exclusive machine will be made available in India as Completely Built Units (CBU). Bookings for the Vespa 946 Dragon can be made at any of the Motoplex showrooms of Piaggio across India.
Vespa brings its distinctive Italian edge on the road, harnessing the power of the dragon, a mythological creature that holds unparalleled force and is regarded as an omen of prosperity. Hand-crafted in Italy and leveraging cutting-edge technology, the design of the Vespa 946 Dragon is an homage to the coming together of cultures, innovation and sophistication, with a distinct sense of energy and power associated with the dragon. The 946 Dragon edition sports a special dragon livery beneath its headlamp, and along its profile in the shade of emerald. Powered by a 150cc engine, it is equipped with a metal-monocoque body, and features a single leading-link shock upfront. It runs on 12-inch stylish wheels and gets a 220mm disc brake at the front.
The Vespa 946 Dragon is accompanied with an exclusive Varsity Jacket, Vespa’s inaugural fashion item embodying the fierce spirit of the scooter and celebrating the style and legacy of the brand. Drawing from the Vespa 946 Dragon’s design, the ribbed wool and Nappa leather-sleeved varsity jacket features a dragon motif in emerald green alongside prints and embroideries on the left pocket and back panel.
Mr. Diego Graffi, Chairman and MD, Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited said, “Vespa has always been more than just a mobility brand where it stands for freedom of expression and celebration of art and culture. Celebrating this very spirit, we are excited to bring our collector’s edition Vespa 946 Dragon to India for customers who appreciate rare collectibles. Besides, we are also proud to present our first fashion item in India with our exclusive Vespa Dragon Varsity Jacket that customers will get along with the purchase of the Vespa 946 Dragon.”
The vehicle is priced at ₹14,27,999 (ex-showroom, India) and bookings are now open to all at Motoplex showroom across India.