NEW! 305cc Lambretta Kit

Previewed a few months ago, Rimini Lambretta Centre have recently posted some more photographs and information of the forthcoming Casa Lambretta 305cc kit and brand new engine casings to boot. Apparently this new 305cc Casa Lambretta engine was made by BSG. BSG are Italians Fabio Begani, Stefano Scauri and Alessandro Graiani who are behind a CNC aluminium … Continue reading NEW! 305cc Lambretta Kit →

Barn find Lambretta Series 1

The Lambretta Series 1 is a model we hold dear to our hearts here at Scooternova, which also translates into yes, we have and they are a lovely scooter to ride too! Sadly though, not in as amazingly original condition as this example which was recently unearthed by Rimini Lambretta Centre in Italy. The condition … Continue reading Barn find Lambretta Series 1 →

Frankenstein’s scooters from Italy to Istanbul – the third Video

If you've enjoyed the first two videos in this series, then here's the third in the series... If you've not read the previous post, or have a poor memory, then it's about a Honda-powered Lambretta, a Suzuki-powered Maicoletta and a Lambretta-powered Lambretta, riding from Italy to Istanbul. Enjoy...

Italy to Istanbul on Frankenstein’s Scooters

Last year freelance scooter journalist Sticky took a riding holiday from Italy to Istanbul with his family aboard some truly Frankenstein-like scooters.He rode his Lambretta (powered by a 250cc Honda motorbike engine) while his wife had a Maicoletta scooter (fitted with a 400cc Suzuki bike engine), and together with Dean from Rimini Lambretta Centre (on … Continue reading Italy to Istanbul on Frankenstein’s Scooters →

Big Sucker! Lambretta resto with rare Dellorto carb

Don't get us wrong, scooters are always worth drooling over, but here at Scooternova the mechanics of the machines are often just as interesting too. Take this Dellorto carburettor for example...Our chums at Rimini Lambretta Centre in Italy know a thing or two about tasty scooters, and that includes the parts they fit to them. … Continue reading Big Sucker! Lambretta resto with rare Dellorto carb →