Okay, so it may not be the fastest Lambretta in the world today, but back in 1951 this 125cc machine broken the world record when it recorded a top speed of over 201kph! Granted it was a factory produced scooter designed specifically for racing and fitted with a supercharger, but that was still a formidable … Continue reading Do You Want to own the world’s fastest Lambretta?
Soon after Innocenti produced their first Lambretta scooters in 1947, they followed a well-beaten and competitive path of the many motorcycle manufacturers who used endurance and top speed record attempts to prove the worth of their products and raise awareness of their brand. Recently the Lambretta Club Milano hosted a 'Records & Racers' evening of … Continue reading Lambretta factory riders, racers & prototypes
The Lambretta Siluro prepares for another record attempt. One of the biggest hurdles scooter manufacturers in the post-war years had to overcome, was prejudice from motorcycle owners and manufacturers. But if they were going to survive in a tough market, they couldn't hide in the shadows. Something had to be done. Fighting fire with fire, … Continue reading Record breaking Lambretta scooter rides again!
With the final round of the BSSO British scooter racing championship taking place this weekend at Cadwell Park, here's a trio of vintage sporting images to capture the mood! Back in the 1940s and 1950s, sporting success was seen as a good way of proving a scooter's worth to the general public and press alike. … Continue reading Let’s go scooter racing!
