Italian automaker Piaggio has launched the limited-edition Vespa 946 Dragon in India. Priced at Rs 14.28 lakh (ex-showroom, India), the Vespa 946 Dragon is an exclusive, collector's edition version of the Vespa 946 scooter, although visually different from the standard version. The Dragon edition has a base Gold colour with dragon decals highlighted in Emerald Green.
Introduced globally to celebrate the Lunar New Year on January 24 in Hong Kong, the Vespa 946 Dragon scooter is a nod to what the company says is the coming together of cultures, innovation and sophistication, with a distinct sense of energy and power associated with the dragon. The bookings for the special-edition scooter are now open at authorised Motoplex showrooms in India, and the Dragon edition will arrive on our market as a completely built unit (CBU). For those not aware, only 1,888 units of this version are available for purchase globally.
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Alongside, Vespa has also unveiled its inaugural clothing item – a Varsity Jacket colour-coordinated with the scooter. The jacket is made out of ribbed wool and Nappa leather and is meant to celebrate the brand's legacy and style. Hand-crafted in Italy, the jacket sports a dragon motif in Emerald Green along with prints and embroideries on the left pocket and back panel.
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.'
Vespa 946 Dragon: Powertrain, Hardware
The Vespa 946 Dragon uses a 150cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected, four-valve engine. In the standard 946, this engine makes 11.1bhp and 10.3Nm of peak torque. Hardware-wise, the scooter has a metal-monocoque body, suspended by a single leading-link shock at the front and a preload adjustable shock absorber at the back.
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The scooter is also offered with 12-inch alloy wheels, a 220mm front disc brake, a dual-channel anti-lock braking system, anti-slip regulator traction control, LED lighting, and a digital instrument cluster.
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