Vespa 946
The scooter, first unveiled in Milan two years ago, has been locked in for a once-off production run of 946 units -- with the line decommissioned straight after thatPiaggio, the company that designed and manufactured the iconic Vespa over 65 years ago has released production details of the stunning and widely anticipated new Vespa 946.
The Vespa 946 attracted attention when unveiled at the Milan Motorshow, EICMA in 2011. The beautifully sculptured model captured the hearts and minds of all who saw it and while originally conceived as a concept model only, Piaggio, overwhelmed by world-wide interest, announced in 2012 the dream would become a reality with a limited ‘one off’ 946 production run.
Piaggio has now confirmed that production will commence toward the end of 2013 with countries offered one chance to place bike orders. Piaggio will commission a production line in its Italian factory to build the orders. On completion, the line will be decommissioned and the 946 will no longer be built. For the Australian market the 946 will have the newly-developed and more powerful 150cc engine and will be available in March 2014.
The 946 continues Piaggios devotion to the original Vespa concept, acknowledging styling from the first MP6 Vespa prototype and taking the 946 name from the abbreviated first year of Vespa production, 1946. Vespa Australia Sales Manager Gavan Moody said: "The very limited, hand-built production run means the 946 will be a stunning and highly collectable classic."
The new design sees the rear shock absorber, for the first time on Vespa, horizontally mounted inside the body through a pivot system to highlight the clean rear line of the 946. The front retains the originality of the single-sided swing arm design, another feature synonymous of every Vespa.
The braking system is front and rear discs and comes with ABS standard. Another first for Vespa is the inclusion of the Piaggio developed ASR traction control.
Power comes from the all new single cylinder 150cc four-stroke, three-valve, air-cooled engine with electronic injection and represents the Piaggio Group's state-of-the-art technology in scooter engines.
Black and white colours have been confirmed, with one further colour yet to be announced
Local price will be $11,990 ($12,990 ride away).
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