Lambretta LI150: history, specs, pictures

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Lambretta LI150
Manufacturer Lambretta
Also called LI150 Series 1, LI 150 Series 1, LI150 Golden Special, LI 150 Golden Special, LI150 Silver Special, LI 150 Silver Special, LI150 Special, LI 150 Special
Production 1958 - 1966
Engine single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 57.0mm x 58.0mm
Top speed 53 mph (85 km/h)
Horse Power 8.05 HP (6.0 KW) @ 5300RPM
Fuel system carburettor. dellórto
Battery 7.5:1
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.50-10
Rear Tire 3.50-10
Wheelbase 50.79 inches (1290 mm)
Dimensions L 71.85 inches (1825 mm)
W 27.95 inches (710 mm)
H 40.87 inches (1038 mm)
Weight 231.49 pounds (105.0 Kg)
Fuel capacity 1.9 Gallon (7.19 Liters)
Fuel consumption 123.80 litres/100 km (0.8 km/l or 1.90 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual
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The Lambretta LI150 Golden Special was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Lambretta between 1958 and 1966. It could reach a top speed of 53 mph (85 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 8.05 HP (6.0 KW) @ 5300 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 57.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 148.0 cubic centimeters.

Chassis

It came with a 3.50-10 front tire and a 3.50-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The LI150 Golden Special was fitted with a 1.9 Gallon (7.19 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 231.49 pounds (105.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.79 inches (1290 mm) long.