Aprilia & Vespa enter Sri Lanka with India-made vehicles

29/06/2017 - 19:59 Aprilia SR-150, Vespa SXL 150, Vespa, Aprilia Neelanjan Chakraborty

Aprilia has so far won 54 world titles including 7 superbike championships.

The Piaggio Group has launched the Aprilia and Vespa brands in Sri Lanka and the launch portfolio has the Aprilia SR150, Aprilia SR150 Race and a range of 125 & 150 cc Vespa scooters.

Aprilia SR150 launch Sri Lanka cover — The Aprilia SR150 as well the Aprilia SR150 Race are among the most premium scooters in Sri Lanka.

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The products are manufactured in India and retailed in Sri Lanka via Piaggio’s partner Colonial Motor (Ceylon) Ltd. The Aprilia SR150 has been priced at LKR 331,954 and at LKR 339,485 for the Aprilia SR150 Race (both ex-showroom, Sri Lanka). The Vespa range begins at LKR 325,008 for the Vespa LX and goes up to LKR 418,747 for the Vespa SXL R 150 (both prices ex-showroom, Sri Lanka).

Brand	Model	Price (ex-showroom, Sri Lanka)
Vespa	LX	LKR 325,008
	VXL	LKR 366,991
	SXL 125	LKR 384,726
	ELE 125	LKR 401,012
	VXL 150	LKR 395,222
	SXL 150	LKR 410,422
	SXL R 150	LKR 418,747
Aprilia	SR 150	LKR 331,954
Aprilia	SR 150 Race	LKR 339,485

Mr Diego Graffi, MD and CEO of Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited, said:

It is indeed a matter of pride for the Piaggio Group that our marquee products will be available in a new market like Sri Lanka. We hope to further enhance our positioning in the Indian Sub-Continent with this launch. The accolades that the bikes have received in India and other International markets, are an inspiration for introducing more innovative products in the future.

Positioned as premium offerings, the Vespa range of scooters have a classic touch associated with them. Aprilia scooters, on the other hand, are retailed as a sporty alternative.