The 2009 MY Vespa LX 150 comes as an answer to Vespa fans that want a more gritty machine, without losing its timeless touch and the trademark Vespa spirit. It sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 150cc, single cylinder Leader engine mated to a continuously variable transmission, that produces 10 horsepower and 11 Nm of torque. It can reach speeds of up to 59 mph and has a gas mileage of 70-75 mpg, which makes it economical, also. In addition, it features a modern braking system, which make it one of the safest scooters on the market.