What does Li mean in Lambretta?
What does Li mean in Lambretta?
The name Lambretta originated from the river Lambro passing the district Lambrate, birth ground of the iconic Lambretta motor scooter. It is also derived from Lambrus, which means ‘light (in weight), quick, and nimble’.
What is the top speed of a Lambretta Li 150?
Lambretta Li Special
| 1966 Lambretta Li 125 Special | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Innocenti |
| Compression ratio | 125 Special – 8:1 150 Special – 7.5:1 |
| Top speed | 125 Special – 48 mph (77 km/h) 150 Special – 58 mph (93 km/h) |
| Power | 125 Special – 7.12 hp (5 kW; 7 PS) @ 5500 rpm 150 Special – 8.25 hp (6 kW; 8 PS) @ 5600 rpm |
How many Lambretta Golden specials were made?
150 Specials
The Golden Special however came in a unique gold-metallic colour scheme. The “Golden” badge plus the dark green dual seat additionally set the scooter apart from the standard models. Altogether, 69.529 LI 150 Specials were built, which almost all left the factory in their silver or golden livery.
What is the weight of a Lambretta scooter?
| Lambretta V200 Special Flex Dimensions, Aerodynamics and weight | |
|---|---|
| Rear Brakes Dimensions – Disc Dimensions | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Curb Weight (including fluids) | – |
| Dry Weight | 86.2 kg (190.0 pounds) |
| Front Percentage of Weight | – |
Which is better Lambretta or Vespa?
Although a lot of Vespa guys would say the opposite, as Vespa’s had fewer parts and were generally more reliable. I admire Vespa’s but for me the Lambretta is a superior design, the Vespa’s engine is mounted on the side while the Lambretta in the centre so I find it a better ride as for me, as it feels more balanced.
What does SX mean on a Lambretta?
The Lambretta Special X (SX), is a production scooter made by Innocenti Lambretta from 1966 to 1969 it replaced the Li Special 150 and TV200.
Are Lambretta scooters still made?
SIL production seems to have peaked during the financial year 1980–81, with around 35,000 scooters being built. However, by 1987 this had dropped to around 4,500 units with production finally ceasing in 1997. As of 2017, SIL’s production now centres on the Vikram three-wheeler, powered by the Lambretta engine.
Where is the Lambretta V200 made?
Austria
Lambretta V-Special
| Manufacturer | Lambretta (Innocenti SA) |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Austria |
| Predecessor | Lambretta GP/DL |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | V50 – 49.5cc V125 – 124.7cc V200 – 168.9cc |
What is the fastest Lambretta?
The bike’s standing ¼-mile terminal speed of 105mph, recorded at East Kirkby, is the highest ever achieved by a Lambretta on British soil, while at Elvington in October 2001 ‘XHU 430H’ completed six consecutive runs with an average of 12.95 seconds at 101.64mph, making it the only Lambretta in the world ever to achieve …
When did they stop making Lambretta?
1972
Lambretta
| 1966 Lambretta Li 125 Special | |
|---|---|
| Industry | Scooter |
| Founded | 1947 |
| Defunct | 1972 |
| Fate | Resurrected via Innocenti S.A. Lugano, Switzerland |
How fast is a Lambretta SX 200?
Lambretta Special X
| Lambretta SX200 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lambretta |
| Top speed | 150: 56 mph (90 km/h) 200 66 mph (106 km/h) |
| Power | 150: 9.38 hp (7 kW; 10 PS) 200: 11 hp (8 kW; 11 PS) |
| Transmission | 4-Speed, handlebar twist grip, manual, chain final drive |
What is the rarest Lambretta?
Among the rarer Lambretta models are the Eibar Winter Models, GP Electronics, TV200’s (especially Spanish ones) which have a justifiable claim to the tag ‘rare’. Of course, it’s not just Lambretta models… the Vespa SS90 springs to mind from the Piaggio stable.
What is a Lambretta LI 150 special?
The Li 150 Special was marketed as the ‘Pacemaker’ in the United Kingdom by Lambretta Concessionaires.
When did the Lambretta 125 Special come out?
In October 1965 The Li 125 Special began production, mainly aimed at a younger market the 125 Special had similar improvements to on the standard Li as its 150 alternative with a reworked barrel head and gearbox, but also having a larger 20mm carburettor. In 1965 after two years of production Lambretta released the Sliver and Golden Special.
What is the difference between the Lambretta TV series III and Li?
It was introduced as a sportier version of the Lambretta Li Series III but cheaper than the Lambretta TV Series III. The Li 150 Special came first in September 1963 and was introduced to help cope with the demand for faster scooters, while staying as a 150 cc (9.2 cu in), by having a new barrel, head and reworked gearbox.
When did the Lambretta Sliver and Golden special come out?
In 1965 after two years of production Lambretta released the Sliver and Golden Special. The Li Special was designed to fill the gap in the market between the Li Series III and TV Series III and was given revised styling like the reworked TV Series III.
