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Posted by: Stephen Boucher on 30th Apr 2008 in In The Know
Our occasional series where great design objects are described by those who know them best; their owners.
Stephen Boucher talks about the ultimate scooter...
What is it? It's a Lambretta GP 200.
Tell me more... It's a 1971 Italian GP200; the ultimate Lambretta in my opinion and a design classic. It has been restored/ customised slightly and painted with an orange candy paint (original 150 cc Lambrettas came in orange). It has also been tuned.
Why did you buy it? I've had many Lambrettas over the last 25 years, including a GP200 in the 1980s, and wanted another to accompany my SX200.
About its looks? What can I say? It's a design classic, it looks like its doing 75mph when its standing still. The paintwork is a modern interpretation of an original Lambretta colour. The bodywork is completely standard, just the way it was intended and the way I like them.
Technical advantages? Apart from the design features, first motor cycle/ scooter with an enclosed chain. The scooter has been fitted with a 225cc TS1 aluminium nickasil lined barrel, high compression head, 32mm Mikuni carburetor, LI 150 gearbox and is going to be fitted with a hydraulic front disc brake. This really is a quick scooter!
Emotional appeal? After 25 years of owning Lambrettas the emotion speaks for itself.
Could it be improved? It could, I suppose; it would benefit from a long range petrol tank as it can't pass a garage without stopping to re-fuel. There are many tuning, braking and performance parts available now for scooters in general, so there must be some way to improve it.
Not recommended for... Taking your mum to the Bingo on, as it will do about 85/90 mph...
Posted by: Stephen Boucher on 30th Apr 2008 in In The Know
Our occasional series where great design objects are described by those who know them best; their owners.
Stephen Boucher talks about the ultimate scooter...
What is it? It's a Lambretta GP 200.
Tell me more... It's a 1971 Italian GP200; the ultimate Lambretta in my opinion and a design classic. It has been restored/ customised slightly and painted with an orange candy paint (original 150 cc Lambrettas came in orange). It has also been tuned.
Why did you buy it? I've had many Lambrettas over the last 25 years, including a GP200 in the 1980s, and wanted another to accompany my SX200.
About its looks? What can I say? It's a design classic, it looks like its doing 75mph when its standing still. The paintwork is a modern interpretation of an original Lambretta colour. The bodywork is completely standard, just the way it was intended and the way I like them.
Technical advantages? Apart from the design features, first motor cycle/ scooter with an enclosed chain. The scooter has been fitted with a 225cc TS1 aluminium nickasil lined barrel, high compression head, 32mm Mikuni carburetor, LI 150 gearbox and is going to be fitted with a hydraulic front disc brake. This really is a quick scooter!
Emotional appeal? After 25 years of owning Lambrettas the emotion speaks for itself.
Could it be improved? It could, I suppose; it would benefit from a long range petrol tank as it can't pass a garage without stopping to re-fuel. There are many tuning, braking and performance parts available now for scooters in general, so there must be some way to improve it.
Not recommended for... Taking your mum to the Bingo on, as it will do about 85/90 mph...
