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1962 Lambretta advertising goes with the Lambret-Twist (w/video)
Lambretta and Vespa scooters were cultural icons in the 1950’s and 1960’s in Italy.
The country was divided over the two marques and trying to get Italians who were in their first real economic boom to chose either the Piaggio or Innocenti made scooter was hard work, advertising wise.
Check out this 1962 Italian commercial from a show called Carosello, and the Quartetto Cetra singing the ‘Lambret-Twist’ showcasing the scooter.
Enjoy.
Vintage Vespa GS kit for Vespa PX and LML Star
Want a vintage Vespa look without all the time and money spent trying to find and restore an old Vespa GS? The guys at Vivo Scooters have the solution for you with their Vivo Body Kit which takes a Vespa PX or LML Star and fits it up with accessories to make it look like a GS.
Vivo Scooters are in fact restorers of vintage Italian scooters, but have design the bodykit to create the look without spending the money. The curvy GS look can be achieved through fitting various mudguards, indicators, body panels, front suspension and even a glove box to create the vintage look. Vivo Scooters says:
Our experience in classic scooter restoration has lead us to develop a complete bodykit taking design from the 1960’s iconic Vespa GS160 MK2. Months of work and we are finally able to release for sale our Vivo GS BodyKits for the Vespa PX and LML Star scooters. We wanted our kit to be simple to retro fit, no drilling, no cutting no fibreglass or gelcoat panels, offering a like for like quality ! All our items are available to buy individually or as a complete kit, supplied primer or painted and ready to fit.
The unfinished kit costs about €750, or if you want the full painted job, it’s about €1,100. We think it’s still more satisfying to restore your own model, but if you don’t have the resources, and want the vintage look, this is an option. Check out the Vivo Scooters website for more info.
Source | MotorPasionMoto
1959 Chinese Vespa: Neco revives the Vespa N
Chinese scooter company Neco is doing its own copy of a Vespa model, taking on the Vespa N model of 1959 and calling it the Neco Italia. The return to the Dolce Vita occurs after Indian company LML produced its own Star4T Vespa clone. The Neco Italia is not just about vintage, though, using automatic transmission and four-stroke 50cc or 125cc motors. Both are air cooled with 7 hp and have electronic ignition.
The storage space on the Neco Italia is behind the front of the scooter and not under the seat, and has a spare wheel look to complete the vintage look-alike style. Currently the Neco Italia is not available in Italy (probably just as well) but is on sale in France for 1,930 euros for the 50cc version and 2,399 euros for the 125cc version. An electric scooter is on the way called the Eco Neco which takes on the design of the current Vespa LX.
Source | Motoblog.it
Lambretta in 125cc world championship
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.
Source | Quattrotempi and FasterandFaster
Italian scooter clone: from India LML Star 4T live at EICMA
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.
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New Italian scooter: LML Star 4T at EICMA
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.
2009 Piaggio Beverly Tourer 300 i.e.
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.
New Garelli site online
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.
New Ducati 2009 model...?
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!
Via | moto73
Class 50, new Italjet scooter
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.
Italian scooters: Piaggio Carnaby 250 i.e.
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.
via | Piaggio
Photo of the day: a pink Ape in Milan
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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