![]() ![]() Cylinder and piston were altered accordingly and the whole transmission system including the kickstart mechanism and the clutch were now shanged to the proven system of the LI models. The stroke was reduced to only 58mm (with 116mm con-rod). The engine had been redesigned as well along the lines of the LI, so that all the weaknesses of the Series I were overcome. The two versions can be distinguished by their frame numbers: the first version with the reinforced frame has a frame number starting with 1 while the second version starts with 2. With the following models, stronger frames were used from the beginning. In order to do so, the frame was cut up along its length and a steel plate was welded in. This caused some problems, so that Innocenti decided to reinforce the frame of the models which were just in production. The rear lease and the horncasting were changed during the production in the same way as the LI's, and also the rubber parts had the same colour scheme.Īpparently with the first batch of TV Series II models, the frame had been designed too weak. The front forks with additional dampers were retained from the Series I, while the front brake drum and the forklinks were redesigned. The TV 175 had the same alloy ribs with rubber inserts on the floorboard as the LI 150 and sported a dual seat as standard, while single seats were available as an option. The main visual difference is again the new headset which incorporates the headlight. In January of the same year the TV 175 Series II had reached the shops, introduced as “the sportsman's scooter”. The rear lense gasket was still white and also most of the rubber parts stayed grey with the exception of the kickstart rubber and stand feet. The rear lense was changed and increased in size during the production run. Also the design of the floorboard shows the differences between the capacity- classes: while the LI 125 only had alloy struts, the 150 received alloy ribs with grey rubber strips and end caps. The additional rear saddle for the 125 was available as an option as well as the dual seat. The LI 125 only has a front saddle as standard, whicle the LI 150 also features a rear saddle for the pillion. The biggest difference however is the headlight, which had been moved to the headset. All models now have the air intake under the rider's seat, which had already been introduced with the latest Series I models. a slightly longer Cylinder with matching piston was used. At the engine only a few details were changed, e.g. In fact the Series II with 270.000 scooters made, was the best selling Lambretta model so far. ![]() The advertising concentrated on the proverbial “Lambrettability” and the next great success for Innocenti was almost certain from the start. In October 1959 the Lambretta LI Series II was introduced. ![]()
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