LAMBRETTA – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question 1

Who owns Lambretta GmbH?

Lambretta GmbH (the scooter division of Lambretta Consortium) belongs to Innocenti SA and KSR Group.

Question 2

Who owns the Lambretta brand?

The brand belongs to Innocenti SA in Lugano, Switzerland. Innocenti owns numerous brands like French iconic brand Mobylette..

Question 3

Is the new Lambretta project legally bulletproof?

Yes, the brand belongs to Innocenti SA in all relevant countries and all relevant industry classes. Innocenti SA will take a hard stand against copycats in the market.

Question 4

Lambretta has been away for 40 years now. Isn't that too long for most of the people to remember Lambretta?

Yes, it is a long time. But Lambretta is a really iconic brand with a big community of fans that kept the brand alive. At the yearly Eurolambretta summits you see a lot of participants that have been born long ago after the production in Italy ceased.

Question 5

What happened to the MOTOM/Tartarini project?

Motom (MEG) used the Lambretta brand name without having the right to do so. So Motom had to stop to produce scooters with the Lambretta brand name and went bankrupt.

Question 6

Is Lambretta GmbH / Innocenti SA a subsidiary of Sanyang / SYM or does Sanyang / SYM at least have shares in Lambretta GmbH / Innocenti SA?

Sanyang/SYM has no shares in Lambretta GmbH nor Innocenti SA.

Question 7

Is there any Chinese/Taiwanese capital behind Lambretta GmbH / Innocenti SA or KSR GmbH - or capital from Investemt banks?

No, Innocenti SA and KSR Group GmbH are 100% family owned European companies.

Question 8

What is the connection to Lambretta clothing, watches etc.?

Lambretta clothing and watches are produced and distributed worldwide by companies that have licensed the Lambretta brand from UK based Lambretta Licensing Limited, the clothing division of Lambretta Comnsortium. The distribution is operated independently from the scooter distribution. The two divisions will cooperate in the near future to enable cross selling.

Question 9

Does Lambretta GmbH has any relations to the Innocenti family? Was the Innocenti family involved in the project as Vittorio Tessera was?

The Innocenti family transferred the italian Innocenti/Lambretta rights to Innocenti S.A. and is informed on the developments. Vittorio Tessera has contact with Liliana Innocenti, the widow of Luigi Innocenti and their son Lorenzo. The family supported his Lambretta Museum with unique Lambretta models like the golden Lambretta of Jane Mansfield.

Question 10

What 'nationality' has the new Lambretta? Can it be regarded as Chinese? Taiwanese? Italian? Austrian? Dutch? Swiss?

Although born in Italy, Lambretta has always been an international scooter. The classic Lambrettas have been produced in Italy, Spain, Germany, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, India and many more countries. And can you think of Lambretta’s history without the British mod culture? The cradle however is Milan, Italy, so the Italian dimension will stay dominant.

Question 11

How is your relation to the Lambretta community?

The relation is very good. Vittorio Tessera, world wide nestor of Lambretta and his associate Dean Orton have been involved in the project from the very beginning.

Question 12

What about Lambretta E-bikes? Dow they still exist? Who produces them?

Lambretta E-Bikes are produced by a German bicycle producer on behalf of and distributed by KSR. The bicycle distribution is independent from the scooter distribution. The new lineup will be available from March/April 2018.

Question 13

Why don't you produce in Italy?

Lambretta GmbH is investigating opportunities to have part of the production assembled in Northern Italy.

Question 14

What is the complete model range for Australia?

Currently the V-Special models in various engine sizes. From late arly 2024 onwards there will also be the X300 and short after the G350. An electric Lambretta is planned as well but this is a bit further away still.

Question 15

Who designed the new models?

The design was coordinated from Italy: KISKA Design closely cooperated with Casa Performance / Casa Lambretta owner Vittorio Tessera (Director of the Lambretta Museum) and associate Dean Orton. The support of numerous Lambretta connoisseurs all over the world assured the originality of the shapes.

Question 16

Who produces the V-Special?

The V-Special is produced at Sanyang Motors (SYM), a Taiwanese company that is famous for its quality and reliability and that also produces scooters for Peugeot, cars for Hyundai etc. Lambretta is currently investigating possibilities to have part of the production assembled in Northern Italy.

Question 17

Are you going to produce / distribute spare parts for the old Lambretta models?

No.

Question 18

What body structure do Lambretta scooters have? Are they plastic scooters with tubular frames - just like 99% of today's scooters?

Lambretta scooters have an original steel semi-monocoque architecture just as Lambretta traditionally used it over decades. The sides are covered with panels that can be delivered in different materials, shapes and colors. Two tone kits and even a carbon kit will be available so owners can customise their Lambrettas. The G350 however might be a full monocoque chassis.

Question 19

Are the Lambretta scooters Euro 4 compliant?

All models coming into Australia from January 2022 are now Euro 5 compliant.

Question 20

Do the scooters have Combined braking systems or ABS?

All scooters above 125 cc are equipped with dual channel ABS braking systems. This is a legal requirement in Australia for every 2 wheel vehicle imported since November 2021.

Question 21

Will there also be smaller models like the Cento?

Lambretta is currently thinking about further body versions but so far we can’t talk about details.

Question 22

Is there any relation to Scomadi and Royalloy?

There is no relation to Scomadi and Royalloy. Lambretta takes a strict stance on copycats of their designs.

Question 23

What is the difference between Lambretta and Scomadi or Royal Alloy?

Lambretta uses a steel body architecture and has a new, modern design with classic elements. The early Scomadi & the smaller Royal Alloy scooters are plastic scooters. While the latest Scomadi iteration and the larger Royal Alloy scooters use steel body elements, they both copy the design of old Lambrettas.

Nowadays, Scomadi has mostly disappeared from the global markets, mainly sold in Thailand where they are being produced. Royal Alloy scooters are seen as a worthy alternative to the more modern Vespa scooters. They are manufactured in China and their quality is slowly improving as well.

However, Lambretta is not stuck in its own past and is looking to the future with a more modern design, capturing a younger generation while still giving a nod to its past with it’s classic lines.

Question 24

What's the difference between Vespa & Lambretta? Why should I prefer a Lambretta to a Vespa that has a continuous history?

Lambretta has always had a more sporting, more aggressive and more masculine design than Vespa. It had and still has a more nonconformist image and will be more affordable in the true sense of a scooter: Affordable transport for everyone combined with style and class.

Question 25

Are there any differences to the engines in the SYM scooters?

No, Lambretta decided to rely on reliable and market proofed engine technology for the V servies. The X and G series however will have a different engine, not from SYM.

Question 26

Lambretta also buit a small 3-wheeled delivery van - like the Piaggio Ape. Can we expect a similar new vehicle from Lambretta?

Everything with more or less than two wheels is not part of our current plans.

Question 27

Can we expect Lambretta motorcycles?

Although there have been plans in history, Lambretta now has no plans regarding motorcycles.

Question 28

Is the V-Special going to come with bigger capacities?

The V-special only comes as 50cc 4T, 125cc 4T and 200 (169cc) 4T, all in the same body.

However, the X anf G series are planned, but will feature a different body to accommodate the larger engine. Is everything works out the G350 and also the X300 models will be available in the next few years.

Question 29

Are there any other engines planned for the V-Special series?

Yes, during 2018 Lambretta will introduce the first time a watercooled engine on the V-Series.

Question 30

When can we expect the electric version?

Lambretta presented the electric version as a prototype at the EICMA show in Milan in 2022. This had been put back a bit due to the pandemic but we will for sure see an electric Lambretta in the future. Maybe sooner than we think…

Question 31

When will the new models X300 and G325 be available?

While the V-Special has been launched in Australia in August 2018, the new X300 in early 2024 and the G350 should be available early 2025.

Question 32

Who distributes and who sells Lambretta?

The worldwide distribution of Lambretta scooters is done by Lambretta GmbH (the scooter division of Lambretta Consortium). Lambretta Australia has appointed a selected dealer network where Ace Scooters & Motorcycles Balcatta is nominated as the Lambretta dealer for the state of Western Australia.

Question 33

Will/should people be able to order Lambretta scooters online?

No. Lambretta is absolutely a quality product and for quality products people demand a tight dealer and service network. A Lambretta is a road registered motor vehicle and therefore it ca nnot be purchased online. However, most dealers will sell a vehicle once you contact them and they can advise of the process.