Peugeot Django 150 (Evasion Allure 150S)
Peugeot Django 150.
Available inthree elegant two-tone colour schemes, the Evasion transports you backto the festive Parisian streets of the 1950s. Also available in150S and Allure models.
The 150ccversion of the Django is powered by a clean & efficient modern 4-strokepower plant. Designed for modern life, the Django has a lockable dualcompartment glove box with a 12-volt power socket inside, for charginggadgets on the go, plus a helmet-size luggage bay beneath the seat. Its low seatheight and spacious flat floor pan make it comfortable for riders of allsizes – its light weight and compact size make it easy to manoeuvre.
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Described as“neo-retro”, the Django is unashamedly chasing Vespa-style urbancommuters, right down to the classic two-tone paintwork and whitewheels. Because it has plastic panels rather than the Vespa’smetal-cladding, it is substantially cheaper to buy and then to repair ifit does start abrading bits and pieces on the bitumen.
Thatwindscreen will be worthwhile if you plan to spend much time on thefreeway. The Django is as sprightly as any 150cc scooter up to 80km/hand is even capable of sitting on 100km/h for extended periods,providing there are no power-sapping inclines to haul up. At that pace,though, you’re fairly exposed to the elements and a screen will helpstop wind buffeting as you ride past B-doubles.
On suburbanstreets and around the CBD the Django does its business with flair. A710mm width helps it roll around traffic obstructions, filter to thefront of the intersection and the Euro 4-compliant engine packs justenough punch to zip away from the lights with the verve to match the tintops around you.
That tank isaccessed by inserting the key into the slot in the fairing between yourlegs and turning left. Flicking the key right opens a storage bin thatwill accommodate a phone, wallet/purse or a pair of gloves. Putting thekey back in the ignition and turning it left will open the under-seatstorage, which Peugeot says is big enough to take an open-face lid oreven a small full face (it’ll need to be small).
Other smarttouches include a bag hook to secure the groceries and pillion footpegsthat recess into the bodywork when not in use to help maintain theDjango’s retro lines. The strips on the floor look durable and givedecent grip even with a leather-soled shoe.
Theinstrument cluster combines an analogue speedometer with a digitaldisplay for the fuel gauge, trip meter, temperature and time.
ABS is usedto stop the front wheel from locking up during hard braking – thinksmidsy evasion manoeuvres – and worked well on wet and dry surfaces. Alllights except the headlamp are LEDs and the V-shaped daytime runninglight looks classy and serves to highlight the Peugeot lion logo.
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Summary ofSpecifications:
• Flatfootboard
• Dualcompartment lockable glove-box with 12V power socket
• Modern LEDlighting (front and rear indicators, rear light)
• Signaturelighting in the front grill
•Semi-digital dashboard
• Comfortablespecial dual seat
• Numerousoptional accessories available