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the spring suspension and hermetically sealed in oil to protect from corrosion. Rear suspension was provided by torsion bar that attached to the engine and frame with the engine pivoted at the front and being used as a swing arm. Early engine mounts (1951 to mid-1952) were just bearings, in mid-1952 they were changed to Silent Blocs to help reduce vibration. A headlamp was attached to the front of the frame with underneath the bicycle styled
30:
469:. The transmission provided by a 3-speed gearbox and was shaft driven. The exhaust was revised to reduce noise and vibration. In 1954 due to demand from the public, for a larger engine, the Model D150 was announced with a 148cc engine. The overall top speed was improved slightly but the main area of improvement was in torque and gear ratios to make the ride smoother and to help the scooter make it up mountain passes.
876:
a few differences, such as an
Innocenti badge located on the headlight and Lambretta badge in aluminium on the leg-shield, the 125D and 125LD were identical. Later versions included oval panel hole, replacing the 2 portholes, with plastic vent grills, plastic badge on the leg-shields larger saddles with dark green leather covers and a larger air-filter.
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body colours Olive green 8021, Light chamois 8055 and Sand beige 8029. Engine and frame were painted in
Aluminium Fiat 690. Early saddles were brown imitation leather but in 1954 the colour was changed to green. The 150D came only came in 2 colours Sand beige 8029 and a few examples from 1956 came in
875:
The LD was almost exactly the same as the Model D in frame and engine. The body leg-shields, horncast, running boards and side panels. Side panels had 2 chrome ring portholes near the rear of the bike. The extra panels added 15 kg (33 lbs) to the overall dry weight of the LD125. Other than
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The Model D had a revised steel tubular frame that had been lengthened to make way for new suspension and other small updates. The basic layout of the Model C was kept with a fuel tank under the front seat and a toolbox at the rear of the bike. The front suspension tubes were fully enclosed to hide
460:
The 123cc engine and transmission was upgraded and simplified in an attempt to improve reliability as well as improving the ride of the scooter. The top end kept the same construction with the cylinder made of cast iron and head aluminium but the cooling system was enlarged to make the bike more
865:
The
Lambretta LD was launched as a direct replacement for the LC luxury models of Lambretta and was essentially a Model D with Leg Shields, running boards and side panels to provide improved protection from weather and the dirty components of the scooter.
451:
Later versions included adjustable aluminium handlebars, plastic levers, lock for toolbox lid, ivory and later white plastic light switch, provisions for a rear damper to be fitted and grab handles on the rear saddle.
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with the front being cable operated and the rear rod operated, by a pedal located on the right floor panel. The tyres were 4.00* 8 came out of the factory provided by
Italian manufactures
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and the lights and horn were provided by 6 volt electrics. Later models could have an electric start fitted as an extra, controlled by a small plastic lever on the handlebars.
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92:
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231:
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140:
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Paint was also the same as the Model D, but in 1953 the LD125 only came in Sand beige 8029.
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Light grey 8012. Engine and frame were once again painted in
Aluminium Fiat 690.
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50:
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5.6 + 0.7 L (1.23 + 0.15 imp gal; 1.48 + 0.18 US gal)
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5.6 + 0.7 L (1.23 + 0.15 imp gal; 1.48 + 0.18 US gal)
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The electrics on a Model D were, basic the ignition being provided by
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150LD: 57 mm × 58 mm (2.2 in × 2.3 in)
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125LD: 52 mm × 58 mm (2.0 in × 2.3 in)
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as a direct replacement for the Model C. The Model D was the first
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150D: 57 mm × 58 mm (2.2 in × 2.3 in)
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125D: 52 mm × 58 mm (2.0 in × 2.3 in)
1016:
Innocenti
Lambretta: The Definitive History with Restoration Guide
1001:
Innocenti
Lambretta: The Definitive History with Restoration Guide
983:
Innocenti
Lambretta: The Definitive History with Restoration Guide
938:
Innocenti
Lambretta: The Definitive History With Restoration Guide
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The engine remained the same as that found in the Model D.
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was attached at the rear of the bike just above the
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675:150lD: 55 mph (89 km/h) @ 4,800rpm
672:125lD: 47 mph (76 km/h) @ 4,600rpm
461:reliable in heat and under strain. The new
192:150D: 55 mph (89 km/h) @ 4,800rpm
189:125D: 47 mph (76 km/h) @ 4,600rpm
511:
455:
28:
1003:. Giorgio Nada Editore. pp. 230–231.
985:. Giorgio Nada Editore. pp. 246–249.
615:150LD: 148 cc (9.0 cu in)
602:125LD: 123 cc (7.5 cu in)
132:150D: 148 cc (9.0 cu in)
119:125D: 123 cc (7.5 cu in)
1018:. Giorgio Nada Editore. pp. 85–95.
1013:
998:
980:
940:. Giorgio Nada Editore. pp. 75–79.
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855:(2.00 L/100 km; 117 mpg
394:scooter to be manufactured outside of
372:(2.00 L/100 km; 117 mpg
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826:150LD: 88 kilograms (194 lb)
823:125LD: 85 kilograms (187 lb)
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801:: 1,770 millimetres (70 in)
343:150D: 75 kilograms (165 lb)
340:125D: 70 kilograms (150 lb)
318:: 1,770 millimetres (70 in)
961:Lambretta Club of Great Britain
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902:
811:: 960 millimetres (38 in)
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806:: 740 millimetres (29 in)
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694:150LD: 6 hp (4.5 kW)
691:125LD: 5 hp (3.7 kW)
328:: 960 millimetres (38 in)
325:
323:: 740 millimetres (29 in)
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1:
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211:150D: 6 hp (4.5 kW)
208:125D: 5 hp (3.7 kW)
776:Finned aluminium drum brakes
770:Finned aluminium drum brakes
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293:Finned aluminium drum brakes
287:Finned aluminium drum brakes
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1041:Single-cylinder motorcycles
398:as the licence was sold in
10:
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1014:Tessera, Vittorio (1995).
999:Tessera, Vittorio (1995).
981:Tessera, Vittorio (1995).
936:Tessera, Vittorio (1995).
436:. Brakes were provided by
428:steel handlebars. A round
386:was a scooter produced by
16:Scooter built by Lambretta
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266:Front: Spring Suspension
880:Engine and transmission
456:Engine and transmission
1046:Two-stroke motorcycles
708:Points Ignition System
517:Lambretta Model LD 125
438:aluminium finned drums
225:Points Ignition System
34:Lambretta Model D 150
736:Steel Tubular Frame
721:handlebar twistgrip
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489:The 125D came in 3
253:Steel Tubular Frame
238:handlebar twistgrip
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1036:Innocenti vehicles
506:Lambretta Model LD
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502:Type of motorcycle
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19:Type of motorcycle
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752:Rear: Torsion Bar
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604:direct air-cooled
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174:Compression ratio
134:direct air-cooled
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848:Fuel consumption
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551:125LD: 1951-1958
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365:Fuel consumption
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71:150D: 1954-1956
68:125D: 1951-1956
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851:141 mpg
715:Transmission
523:Manufacturer
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434:number plate
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381:
368:141 mpg
232:Transmission
40:Manufacturer
725:Shaft drive
576:Li Series 1
562:Predecessor
430:brake light
242:Shaft drive
93:Li Series 1
79:Predecessor
1030:Categories
896:References
853:‑imp
795:Dimensions
742:Suspension
732:Frame type
621:two-stroke
608:two-stroke
545:Production
463:Carburetor
370:‑imp
312:Dimensions
259:Suspension
249:Frame type
138:two-stroke
125:two-stroke
62:Production
914:Lambretta
857:‑US
666:Top speed
572:Successor
539:Innocenti
527:Lambretta
498:LD Design
473:Electrics
392:Innocenti
388:Lambretta
374:‑US
183:Top speed
89:Successor
56:Innocenti
44:Lambretta
719:3-speed
236:3-speed
830: (
768:Front:
588:Scooter
566:Model C
442:Pirelli
347: (
285:Front:
105:Scooter
83:Model C
817:Weight
790:4.00*8
774:Rear:
761:Brakes
638:stroke
595:Engine
465:was a
426:chrome
400:Europe
334:Weight
307:4.00*8
291:Rear:
278:Brakes
155:stroke
112:Engine
888:Paint
786:Tyres
684:Power
661:1:6.5
583:Class
396:Italy
303:Tyres
201:Power
178:1:6.5
100:Class
634:Bore
446:CEAT
406:and
404:Asia
382:The
151:Bore
832:dry
444:or
349:dry
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316:L
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