It’s nearly impossible to mention "scooter" without associating it with "Vespa." Vespa stands out as one of the most renowned scooters globally, maintaining its dominance in the scooter market despite the emergence of newer, contemporary options. Over the years, Vespa has introduced numerous 150cc scooter models, but none quite like the Vespa SXL 150, especially when considering bike price in BD.

Vespa made its mark in Bangladesh through Piaggio Bangladesh, a well-established player in the market. With a presence in the Bangladeshi market for some time, their offerings have gained substantial acceptance among local consumers. The Vespa SXL 150, a 150cc commuting scooter, stands as one of Vespa's premier offerings, catering to those interested in Vespa bike price in Bangladesh.

Key Features:

The Vespa SXL 150 ranks among the best 150cc bikes in Bangladesh. It boasts a spacious single seat, thoughtfully designed with storage underneath, offering ample room for a full-face helmet and more. Notably, what sets it apart is the innovative construction of this storage space, complemented by a convenient removable storage unit.

Which allows the rider/service providers to access the engine. This is a feature that makes the Vespa SXL 150 unique compared to other scooters. It also comes with a door for the spark plugs, which will allow servicing to be smoother and simpler.

The Vespa SXL 150 also has a unibody structure. This means the Vespa SXL 150 comes with a monocoque chassis/frame. This allows the scooter to be strong to the core and also makes it less vulnerable to crashes/damages. This kind of chassis although drops the performance of the scooter, it also increases the longevity of the scooter.

The headlight of the Vespa SXL 150, is the most unique feature of this scooter. It is a rectangular headlight with a bulb. The light design is nothing like other Vespa scooters. It is made this way to give a wider field of view and a better illumination.

The Vespa SXL 150 comes in three colors. They are:

• Matt Black.
• Matt Red Dragon.

All the above-mentioned colors do not have any decals. They are all unicolored scooters.

Note: All the colors may or may not be available at all times.

Physical Attributes:

The Vespa SXL 150 is a small and elegant machine. It has a saddle height of 770mm. Which allows riders of 5’3” to comfortably ride the scooter. The leg rest at the front also has adequate space for taller riders not to feel uncomfortable. The scooter has a fuel tank of 8 liters, which makes it very tough to take it on long rides.

The length, width, height, and weight of the Vespa SXL 150 are 1770mm, 690mm, 1140mm, and 114kg. The scooter may seem quite heavy, but the weight is quite less considering the full metal chassis. The scooter also has a small wheelbase of 1290mm, which brings the question of balancing the scooter at high speeds. It also has a ground clearance of merely 150mm, which makes it susceptible to most speed bumps in Bangladesh.

Engine and Transmission:

The Vespa SXL 150 is renowned as one of the best bikes under 3 lakh in Bangladesh. Equipped with an aluminum cylinder head, overhead cam, and roller rocker arm-fitted engine, this air-cooled and carbureted machine delivers 9.9BHP of power at 7000rpm and 10.6Nm of torque at 5500rpm. While its power output may be lower compared to most 150cc scooters, this characteristic enhances the scooter's fuel efficiency. On average, it provides an impressive mileage of around 45-50kmpl.

The Vespa SXL 150 comes with a fully automatic gearbox, which makes it very easy to control. The Vespa SXL 150 also has an engine-mapping system, which makes it detect the situation and send power to the wheels accordingly.

Brakes, Suspensions, and Wheels:

The Vespa SXL 150 comes with a disc-drum setup. The front has a disc brake which enhances the braking performance of the scooter. The rear brake is a drum brake system, which is very basic and backdated. Although the system may not be the best for the highway, it is quite good and suitable for the city commute.

The Vespa SXL 150 has Aircraft derived single side arm Front Suspension with Anti-Dive characteristics. Now the street meaning of that is “good shock-absorbing suspension at the front”. The rear has a suspension with a Dual-Effect Hydraulic Shock Absorber. And that means that the rear also has a single suspension on one side.

The Vespa SXL 150 comes with alloy wheels. The front has a 110/70 and the rear has 120/70 section tubeless tires. The wheels are 11” and 10” at the front and rear respectively. The small wheels may cause a bit of a problem with stability. The thickness of the tires also limits the leaning of the scooter. The tires may be of the same dimensions compared to other scooters, but it get a semi-off-road tread for better grip.

Target Audience:

The Vespa SXL 150 was made for the young generation, who are looking to have a hint of the classic in their daily life. This bike will bring back a lot of memories for many people, but it will also allow them to make newer memories. It was made for the people who are looking to make a mark and to stand out in the crowd.

Availability: Available at all Vespa/Piaggio Dealerships around Bangladesh.

Competitors:

Vespa being unique and having a monumental, does not deserve any competitors.

Overall, the Vespa SXL 150 offers a robust and well-crafted scooter with significant sentimental worth. It will undoubtedly garner great attention among scooters and Vespa aficionados due to its timeless aesthetics and understated contemporary features. The Vespa SXL 150's all bike price is also quite competitive in its segment.