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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 28, 2017 20:14:47 GMT -5
Rumor mill says Genuine dealers (distributor of Buddy, Stella, etc) will carry Scomadi scoots some time in 2018. Scomadis resemble a classic Lambretta. The site says they are made in the "Far East", but I don't know if that means mainland China or Taiwan. _Scomadi currently makes a 50 and a 200. They are working on a 400 model. _The 200 has a water cooled, 4 valve, EFI, 180cc engine, so I look forward to seeing that one. From the article: “The scooters are not currently available in the United States, however, Scomadi says that they are currently working with an unnamed US importer on US DOT/EPA certification to enable them to make the range available.” www.scooterfile.com/sf-feature/scomadi-usa-2018/ |
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Post by w650 on Dec 28, 2017 20:24:27 GMT -5
If I remember correctly the 200 engine is a Taiwan built Piaggio motor.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 28, 2017 21:02:59 GMT -5
The specs of the 200 engine are very close to one of the currently available SYM engines.
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Post by spandi on Dec 28, 2017 22:00:36 GMT -5
Well this just might give some latter-day Lanbretta fans a break!  |
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Post by oldchopperguy on Dec 31, 2017 0:14:11 GMT -5
I like it!
Everything similar usually looks "Vespa"... That's fine, but the old-school Lambretta look is "something old" that becomes "something new"! I especially like the seat/luggage rack setup. Modern but traditional looking. Also, the bold "200" stripe graphic. Sort of a mix of Herbie the Love Bug, and European "Hooligan scoots" cosmetics.
This is a classic step-through "real scooter" which definitely appeals to me... I do like the idea of a 400cc version. It would be "the bomb" to have a traditional Italian-looking small scoot that could run with eighty-five-mph traffic. If they come up with THAT one, I might have to hock the family jewels and try one!
I hope these do come to America!
Leo (lovin' the old-school stuff) in Texas
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PS: I just looked Scomadi up on the Net, and they already are promoting a 300... Here's a bit from a write-up on them... Hmmm... the writer seems a tad hesitant about doing the century-mark on 10, no, make that 12" wheels... Cheesh! When I was 16, I often broke 100 on my street-licensed, Mac MC101-powered Go Kart Scrambler mini-bike on 5" wheels (11" tire O.D.)!!! Of course, at 16, we're all pretty much brain-dead... LOL!
Based in the UK, Scomadi scooters has plans to being offering up new-age Lambretta clones for scooter enthusiasts who care more about the look and feel of their ride and less about authenticity. Until now, they’ve been talking about 50cc and 125cc variants that are, presumably, based on the Honda/GY engine architecture- but they just released a new video (above) and specs (below) of a new, 300cc “flagship” scooter model packing 22 HP!
With that much power on tap, the Scomadi Lambretta 300 TL will be easily capable of holding its own on highway rides- and might just ever so slightly crack 100 MPH if you’re the type of person who’s crazy enough to try that sort of thing on 10″ tires.
Wait- what’s that? They’re 12″ tires?
Well, kids- it’s been nice knowing you. I’m going to go try to hit 100 MPH on glorified moped without dying … as soon as I’m able to, of course. Assuming everything goes to plan, Scomadi will be ready to ship their first batch of scooters next spring.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 31, 2017 9:37:28 GMT -5
I agree about the 12 inch wheels on a 300cc. Taller tires work better for the bumps and wet roads.
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Post by spandi on Dec 31, 2017 14:37:19 GMT -5
I like it!
Everything similar usually looks "Vespa"... That's fine, but the old-school Lambretta look is "something old" that becomes "something new"! I especially like the seat/luggage rack setup. Modern but traditional looking. Also, the bold "200" stripe graphic. Sort of a mix of Herbie the Love Bug, and European "Hooligan scoots" cosmetics.
This is a classic step-through "real scooter" which definitely appeals to me... I do like the idea of a 400cc version. It would be "the bomb" to have a traditional Italian-looking small scoot that could run with eighty-five-mph traffic. If they come up with THAT one, I might have to hock the family jewels and try one!
I hope these do come to America!Leo (lovin' the old-school stuff) in Texas _______________________________________________________
PS: I just looked Scomadi up on the Net, and they already are promoting a 300... Here's a bit from a write-up on them... Hmmm... the writer seems a tad hesitant about doing the century-mark on 10, no, make that 12" wheels... Cheesh! When I was 16, I often broke 100 on my street-licensed, Mac MC101-powered Go Kart Scrambler mini-bike on 5" wheels (11" tire O.D.)!!! Of course, at 16, we're all pretty much brain-dead... LOL!
Based in the UK, Scomadi scooters has plans to being offering up new-age Lambretta clones for scooter enthusiasts who care more about the look and feel of their ride and less about authenticity. Until now, they’ve been talking about 50cc and 125cc variants that are, presumably, based on the Honda/GY engine architecture- but they just released a new video (above) and specs (below) of a new, 300cc “flagship” scooter model packing 22 HP!
With that much power on tap, the Scomadi Lambretta 300 TL will be easily capable of holding its own on highway rides- and might just ever so slightly crack 100 MPH if you’re the type of person who’s crazy enough to try that sort of thing on 10″ tires.
Wait- what’s that? They’re 12″ tires?
Well, kids- it’s been nice knowing you. I’m going to go try to hit 100 MPH on glorified moped without dying … as soon as I’m able to, of course. Assuming everything goes to plan, Scomadi will be ready to ship their first batch of scooters next spring. The "Ton-Up" boys ride again!  |
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Post by jjjoseph on Feb 10, 2018 2:59:29 GMT -5
22hp from 200cc? The Kymco DOHC, fuel-injected 300cc puts out 28hp, and although it's faster, it's nowhere as cool looking as this machine! Also, this scooter can carry stuff on the floor, whereas most new-fashion scoots can't carry anything in the way of floor freight.
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