2019 Vespa Sprint Carbon scooter launched in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: 2019 Vespa Sprint Carbon scooter has been launched in Malaysia. It will be a part of the Vespa Malaysia lineup that already includes - the 2019 Primavera S 150, Sprint S 150, and S125 Carbon Edition. The scooter is available in two color options - White Innocenza and Black Vulcano.

Design-wise, 2019 Vespa Sprint Carbon scooter features a sporty style along with retaining the mirrors and chrome handlebar. There is a new horn covered in red paint job and rim stickers. The lamp cover and shield edge come in grey color, and it also gets a faux carbon texture that covers a new front Vespa bow tie logo. In the bodywork stripes, the Italian Tri-Colore is used as an accent.

Speaking of braking, there is a 200 mm hydraulic disc present at the front while drum units are provided at the rear. It is the anti-lock braking system (ABS) that makes the braking more efficient. The scooter carries a fuel tank of 7.5-litre along with a 16-litre storage capacity, which is present under the seat.

Under the hood, 2019 Vespa Sprint Carbon scooter comes with a 150 cc i-Get air-cooled engine coupled to a CVT gearbox. The engine can make a maximum power of 12.9 hp, which comes at 7,750 rpm, while the peak torque is 12.8 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The EFI system feeds the engine, and the belt drive system assists the gearbox. The scooter rides on 12-inch alloy wheels.

2019 Vespa Sprint Carbon scooter price starts from RM 19,000, excluding the registration and insurance charges. On the other hand, 2019 Vespa Primavera comes with a price tag of RM 16,400, while Sprint S125 Carbon Edition and S 150 cost RM 12,500 and RM 17,400, respectively.

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