Author Topic: Vespa Electtrica is coming to the U.S.  (Read 406 times)

Richard230

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Vespa Electtrica is coming to the U.S.
« on: September 01, 2018, 05:38:50 PM »
I am not sure if a 2 kW motor is going to cut it here though, especially at Vespa's typically premium prices.

https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/vespa-elettrica-coming-to-the-united-states-for-2019
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Re: Vespa Electtrica is coming to the U.S.
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2018, 08:17:09 PM »
It may do well in urban, techie, affluent areas, like San Francisco Bay Area, where the rider doesn't need to venture on the freeways. Lot of coin for the specs.

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Re: Vespa Electtrica is coming to the U.S.
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2018, 03:29:58 PM »
Hmm that's not bad if its for $5500, its better than the CSC Cityslicker.  If if it's in city riding 60 miles of range with work, I mean that's what the my Empulse gets =P  Would make a good commuter if you don't have to hit the freeway
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Re: Vespa Electtrica is coming to the U.S.
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2018, 04:33:27 PM »
Hmm that's not bad if its for $5500, its better than the CSC Cityslicker.  If if it's in city riding 60 miles of range with work, I mean that's what the my Empulse gets =P  Would make a good commuter if you don't have to hit the freeway

Considering that Vespa has one fancy 50cc model that sells (or used to sell) for around $10,000, my guess is that the price will be more than $5,500.  ???
current bikes: 2018 16.6 kWh Zero S, 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Classic, 2009 BMW F650GS, 2007 BMW R1200R, 2005 Triumph T-100 Bonneville, 2002 Yamaha FZ1 and a 1978 Honda Kick 'N Go Senior.