Historic Italian scooter brand Lambretta will participate in the 125cc class of the world championship, in the form of the “Lambretta Reparto Corse” team. The team will be directed by Nicola Casadei, and will have Giancarlo Cecchini as its technical director. The team is substituting the Loncin team and will have the same mechanics and technical support staff, although new riders are expected.

The Lambretta riders are currently unknown, although it’s likely there will be an Italian and two international riders. Names mentioned so far include Marco Ravaioli and Luis Salom. Lambretta is currently back in Italian hands, with owners Motom Italia Spa acquiring the company in 2007. It will be a curious alliance, that of sportsbikes with scooters, but the plan is that some of the technology developed will appear on Lambretta scooters, making them among the most innovative on the market. See what the world championship is getting itself into with the Lambretta Pato commercial after the jump, originally posted here.

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Vespa look-alike scooter from LML, the Star, has been presented at the EICMA show, seen in these live pics of the new Star 4T version. The four-stroke scooter is available in both 125 and 250cc versions, and is being marketed as one of the world’s most ecological vehicles, running 60 km on one litre of fuel.

The LML Star 4T also has a new frame structure to make it safer and more comfortable for city riding. The Star scooter cashes in on the very popular retro-look scooter market, and has three versions available in a huge range of colours: Classic, Prestige and Vintage. Check it out in the live gallery below.

LML Star 4T

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We’ve got another day to check out a few previews of what the 2009 EICMA has in store, before it all kicks off tomorrow, and here is a look at the range of LML Star scooters that will be on display at the event.

LML is an Italian brand that will present its range of four-stroke scooters, which include 125 and 150 cc versions. The Star 4T range complements the 2T range and provides an environmental option in the scooter sector. The 4T models can do 60 km on one litre of fuel.

The new Star engine appears on a new chassis with greater comfort and safety, making for good city riding. The modern technology is contrasted with a recognisable, Italian retro style. The frame structure is based on steel tubes, solded together, making a stronger and more rigid monocoque frame than traditional ones.

LML Star 4T 2010

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The new Piaggio scooter, Beverly Tourer is out, with a power upgrade to 300cc. With greater torque and lower revs, the Beverly Tourer 300 ie has lower consumption and is even more competitive in the scooter market.

The engine is a single cylinder Quasar, four valves with electronic ignition and liquid cooled. Other technical highlights include torque at 23Nm, bore and stroke have been increased to 75 and 63mm respectively, while the chassis features a 35mm hydraulic telescopic fork, larger diameter wheels and a 260mm disc brake at the front and rear.

The Beverly Tourer scooter is reliable and stable for city use, with plenty of flexibility but a little extra grunt for the traffic. Colours available are black, blue, grey and white, and the 300 ie sells for about 4,090 euors. See after the jump for technical specs.

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The new Garelli site is online, including all new models, technical specs, photos and a list of dealerships. Go to www.garelli.it to check it out, while the Garelli Outlet section is dedicated to the Ciclone, Capri and Noi models.

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This is the new 2009 Ducati scooter, called the 48 or is it a photo-job creation? It looks good and I’m sure someone will buy it!

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Italjet presents its Class 50, a new scooter available from September, it’s comfortable, practical and light.

The wide foot rest allows for some great space while the larger seat means carrying a passenger is comfortable on longer trips as well. The Class 50 has a two stroke motor and enters the category of the most updated engines in terms of anti-pollution norms.

The Class 50 is available in colours white, black and silver. With 1,390 euros, this is a great quality-price ratio.

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Piaggio is presenting its new Carnaby 250 i.e, which should broaden the range in addition to the 150 and 200cc versions. The comfort and driving precision of Carnaby are now highlighted by the four litre, liquid cooled engine, with four-valve distribution and electronic ignition.

The arrival of the new engine is combined with a new colour range and design novelties seen on the 125 and 200 cc versions. The new tints include Black Grafite, Pulsar Grey, Andromeda blue and the pastel Naiade Ivory. The 250 i.e includes the Piaggio Quasar 250 cc technology with electronic ignition. Technical specs include 16.3 kW, 22 hp, and 21 Nm of torque, with low consumption.

The Piaggio Carnaby 250 i.e is available for 3,690 euros, while the Carnaby 200 and 125 are sold for 3,400 and 3,150 euros respectively.

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The “ape” trucks (three wheeled truck) are typical of Italy and you can see them everywhere. This one, snapped on the streets of Milan is a little different - classic green has been changed into splendid pink. The owner of the truck was selling women’s clothing, and the photo comes courtesy of our reader Marco.

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Did we mention we love Vespa? I want one, especially if it’s the GTS 300 Super. Anyway, in this strange little video, you can see that Vespa is not about big boys showing off. Vespa is about subtle Italian romance…

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How come I never get to see George Clooney at Lake Como on a motorcycle, dammit?! I live on the lake (the non-Clooney side, where the normal people live), and in my brief trips around in my little Opel Corsa I have never ever seen George.

Apparently the American film star has been enjoying the summer that’s arrived all at once over here and has been touring around on a Harley Davidson. Rumours about his trip over here go from everything from road trips with Brad Pitt, to his girlfriend’s breast enlargement. Whatever.

Lake Como is full of Americans at the moment so it’s quite possible George is just enjoying a holiday over here. And I can really recommend a motorcycle tour of Lake Como, or even a Vespa tour for some true Italian style. You wanted scenery right…?

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Garelli Outlet is a new sales channel from Garelli that will distribute the company’s scooters. Garelli Outlet points differentiate themselves from the traditional network because they distribute two specific product ranges. Scooters sold through the outlets, found in major distribution groups, will use the same services of the traditional network.

The outlet range includes the Ciclone 50, Capri 50 LX, Noi 125 and 150i, and from June the brand new Rider 50. The Ciclone 50 is a functional base model with underseat storage, and is ideal for vacations, for example to include with your caravan or boat.

The Capri LX50 is a young model for cool girls who want an original and colourful model that reflects American style. Custom instruments, four-stroke engine and underseat storage are all part of this model.

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