Scooter News Piaggio X7 Evo 300 Piaggio X7 Evo 300 brings class and comfort to the commuter market.
Piaggio Australia Italy's motorcycle and scooter giant Piaggio, makers of the
iconic Vespa, has released a new model to the Australian market.
Replacing the successful Piaggio X7 250, the X7 Evo 300 is very
much the evolution of the model in a sought after category.
Initial impressions suggest the significant boost in torque and
the lowering of the rpm at which maximum horsepower is developed,
is the only change. But by looking beyond this welcome and obvious
change there is a host of other changes, all designed to ensure the
evolution of the X7 into an even better scooter.
A revised front mudguard now hugs the wheel throughout its
suspension travel. It provides better management of road grime and
improves highway handling by reducing the amount of air that can
slip under the guard. The result is improved stability. Other
subtle changes abound including a new textured seat cover material,
a reshaped seat to improve comfort for both rider and pillion, a
top-box-ready rear carry rack and new colours (see below).
Piaggio's excellent Coded-key immobiliser system is now included
on the new X7 Evo 300 and is designed to thwart petty thieves by
allowing the scooter to operate only when the correct key is used
and the correct code is detected. Additional security features
include a steering lock, a security cable locking point and a large
lockable under-seat storage space. A handy and spacious in-dash
storage pocket with lid provides an ideal spot to throw your daily
needs such as wallet, phone and sunnies.
MLP (manufacturers' list price not including on-road-costs) is
$6990 which is unchanged from the previous X7 250 providing owners
more at no extra cost. Colours include Rosso Antare (metallic red),
Bianco Perla (white), Grigio Pulsar (silver) and Nero Cosmo
(black).
Find a Piaggio Dealer @ http://piaggio.com.au/dealers
About Piaggio @ www.piaggio.com.au
The Piaggio company, nestled in the Tuscan countryside between
Florence and Pisa, first invented scooters in 1946 when it produced
the first-ever Vespa and helped liberate a war-torn Italy. Vespa
remains the iconic scooter brand with its unique metal-bodied
design. Today, Piaggio continues to produce scooters under the
classic Vespa brand, the sporty Gilera brand and the contemporary
Piaggio brand. In Australia, PS Importers is the sole importer of
this iconic and popular range
published 15/01/2010 |