Lambretta To Enter Australia on August 25, But What About India?

The iconic scooter manufacturer is set to make a comeback with a total of nine dealerships across Australia.

Lambretta, the legendary scooter manufacturer, is set to make a comeback with the launch its V range of scooters in Australia on August 25. Making a return after 20 years, the company plants to enter the island nation with a total of nine dealerships. Currently owned by the Swiss-based consortium, Innocenti S.A, the scooter manufacturer to set to introduce six models in the country - the V50, V50 Special, V125, V125 Special, V200 and the V200 Special.

Out of the six models, the V50 Special, V125 Special and the V200 Special are made out of steel and share the same platform. They even share similar dimensions as well. The Special variants of the scooter can be had with either a fixed or flex fender design to suit the taste of the owner.

The V50 and V50 Special are powered by a 49.5cc, air-cooled, carbureted, single-cylinder Euro 4-compliant engine that produces 3.5PS at 7500rpm and 3.4Nm of torque at 6500rpm. The V125 and V125 Special, on the other hand, get a larger 12.7cc, fuel-injected motor which produces 10.2PS at 8500rpm and 9.2Nm of torque at 7000rpm, numbers that are at par with 125cc scooters sold in India. The V200 and V200 Special also get a fuel-injected motor. With a displacement of 168.9cc, it produces 12.1PS at 7500rpm and 12.5Nm at 5500rpm.

The V Specials are well equipped and feature all-LED lighting, a 12V charging socket, a 220mm front disc brake and telescopic forks. The V200 variants even gets a Bosch ABS unit. Interestingly, the 770mm seat height of the Lambrettas on offer is the same as the Vespa 125 and 150 in India. All Lambretta scooters get a 6.5-litre fuel tank.

The scooters will be built in Taiwan with initial sales taking place across Europe. However, the company has stated that it will look at entering other parts of the world in the near future too. So it’s safe to assume that we’ll see Lambrettas running around Indian streets soon as well.

For the time being though, the manufacturer is assessing on a well sorted distribution system. Since imports are out of the question owing to the high taxation and import duties in India, expect the company to look for a manufacturing plant here. However, it remains to be seen if it will make its entry into the country independently or through a local partner. Stay tuned for more updates.