Piaggio has launched a new special edition Vespa scooter in collaboration with Canadian pop star Justin Bieber. The scooter is called the Vespa X Justin Bieber and is based on the Vespa Primavera 150.
The Vespa X Justin Bieber features a unique white and black paint scheme with flames running down the sides. The Vespa X Justin Bieber is limited to just 500 units and is available for purchase in select markets. The price starts at €6,000 (around ₹5.1 lakh).
The new Vespa Justin Bieber edition features a monochrome white paint job with flames running down the side panels. Otherwise, it retains the design of the standard Vespa Primavera 150, with a hexagonal-shaped LED headlight, apron-mounted turn indicators, and large side panels.
The Vespa X Justin Bieber model also retains the same 155cc single-cylinder engine that produces 12.5bhp and 12.4Nm of torque. It is mated to a CVT gearbox. The suspension consists of a side-linked front shock and a rear coil spring.
Braking is handled by a 200mm front disc and a 140mm rear drum, mounted on 12-inch wheels with 110/70 front and 120/70 rear tires. The fuel tank capacity is also the same as the standard model, at 8 litres.
Despite the cosmetic differences, the special edition model is mechanically identical to the standard scooter. However, with its asking price, it competes with motorcycles such as the Kawasaki Z650, Benelli TRK 502X, and Kawasaki Z650RS. It is worth noting that these motorcycles offer much better value for money.