THE EVOLUTION OF THE LAMBRETTA 200: TV 200 SX 200 GP 200 Stuart Owen Author

In the early 1960s Innocenti introduced the series three Slimstyle Lambretta with its stunning looks, and innovative engineering making it a world leader. The TV 175 was seen as the pinnacle of that design and in no way could it be bettered, but some... Read more

In the early 1960s Innocenti introduced the series three Slimstyle Lambretta with its stunning looks, and innovative engineering making it a world leader. The TV 175 was seen as the pinnacle of that design and in no way could it be bettered, but some thought different. The motorway age had dawned meaning vehicles with greater power and speed were now in vogue but could this include the Lambretta. Despite a reluctance to join the race Innocenti finally gave in when in 1963 they produced the TV 200 the most powerful Lambretta to date. Throughout the rest of the decade, the 200cc Lambretta continued to evolve through the SX and GP models creating an ever-lasting legacy. For the first time all three models the TV 200, SX 200, and GP 200 are thoroughly examined and compared against each otherContents included: The full history of each model: Technical analysis: Transition and crossover details: Performance comparison Less