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VXL 125 News & Updates
₹1.32 Lakhex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 125cc
- Power
- 9.9bhp
- Weight
- 114kg
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Vespa VXL 125 News and Updates
March 2025 - Vespa VXL 125 Officially Discontinued Piaggio India officially discontinued the Vespa VXL 125 (and the broader VXL and SXL line-up) in March 2025. The model had been in production in India since 2017, with its most recent major update being the BS6 transition in August 2020. The discontinuation ends a chapter for one of India's longest-running premium 125cc scooters.
February 2025 - New Vespa Line-Up Launched Just before the VXL's end, Piaggio India launched an entirely new Vespa range in India on February 11, 2025. The new line-up includes the Vespa 125, Vespa Qala 125, Vespa Tech 125, Vespa S Tech 125 - and corresponding 150cc variants. These models bring a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, navigation support, and keyless ignition - features the VXL 125 never offered. Prices for the new range start from Rs 1,25,679.
What the VXL 125's Discontinuation Means for Owners Piaggio India is obligated to supply spare parts for discontinued models for a minimum period under Indian consumer law. However, practical parts availability - especially at non-metro service centres - may thin out over 2-3 years. Existing owners are advised to:
- Stock up on commonly replaced parts (brake pads, air filters, spark plugs) while they are still readily available at authorised centres.
- Ensure their scooter's service history is up to date for better resale documentation.
- Consider comprehensive insurance renewal given higher IDV-based replacement costs.
Should You Buy a VXL 125 Now? New leftover dealer stock may be available at discounts. If you are buying new, negotiate hard - dealers are motivated to clear remaining inventory. Used market prices have softened slightly post-discontinuation, making well-maintained VXL 125 examples better value than they were 12-18 months ago.
Official Updates (4)
Piaggio India launched the Vespa Tech 80th Special Edition in India in April 2026 at Rs 1,86,750 (ex-showroom), marking the brand's 80th anniversary. Available in 125cc and 150cc, it features exclusive Verde Pastello (light green) paint inspired by the 1946 original Vespa, '80 years of Vespa' rear badging, and diamond-cut alloy wheels.
Piaggio India launched the Vespa Officina 8 special edition on February 12, 2026, at Rs 1.34 lakh (ex-showroom, Maharashtra). Available in 125cc and 150cc versions, it features an exclusive matte metallic Blue Officina 8 finish with brass and aluminium accents, honouring Piaggio's heritage experimental department - the birthplace of the original Vespa.
The Vespa VXL 125 was officially discontinued in India on March 31, 2025. Piaggio India ended production of the entire VXL and SXL line-up, which had been in the Indian market since 2017, with the BS6 version having launched in August 2020.
Piaggio India launched an all-new 2025 Vespa range on February 11, 2025, comprising the Vespa 125, Vespa Qala 125, Vespa Tech 125, Vespa S Tech 125, and corresponding 150cc variants, starting from Rs 1,25,679. The new line-up replaces the discontinued VXL and SXL models and adds a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, and keyless ignition.
For the most current news on Vespa India and updates on parts availability for VXL 125 owners, follow Piaggio India's official channels and the Vespa owners community on Team-BHP. The new 2025 Vespa range is the brand's replacement strategy - if you were considering the VXL 125 for its design and are open to current production, the Vespa Tech 125 at Rs 1,25,679 offers a modern update with TFT connectivity while retaining the iconic Vespa silhouette.