Scooters
2025Lambretta V50 Special
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The 2025 Lambretta V50 Special is a lightweight, retro-styled scooter ideal for urban commuters and riders seeking affordable, fuel-efficient mobility. Powered by a modest 49.5cc four-stroke engine producing 3.0 horsepower, it excels in stop-and-go city traffic with automatic transmission and nimble handling. Known for its iconic Lambretta heritage and stylish design, this entry-level scooter prioritizes practicality and charm over performance.
- Capacity
- 49.5 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 86.2 kg
- Seat height
- 770 mm
- Power
- 3.0 HP (2.2 kW) @ 8000 RPM
What’s new for the 2025 Lambretta V50 Special
vs the 2024| Spec | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Hydraulic shock absorber | Single shock absorber |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed purely for short urban hops, errands, and light commuting rather than any performance or long-distance riding.
- Built for
- It has a classic, retro Lambretta scooter charm with modern touches like LED lighting and an LCD display, appealing to style-conscious city riders rather than speed seekers.
- Not ideal for
- It is not suitable for highway riding, touring, carrying a passenger over distance, or anyone wanting real acceleration or power.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 49.5 ccm
- Power
- 3.0 HP (2.2 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 3.4 Nm (0.3 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 2.30 litres/100 km (43.5 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0348 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.2 mm
- Compression
- 12.6:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- ECU
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Performance
- Top speed
- 45.0 km/h (28.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1330 mm
- Overall length
- 1900 mm
- Overall width
- 690 mm
- Overall height
- 1130 mm
- Seat height
- 770 mm
- Dry weight
- 86.2 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.50 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Semi-monocoque
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Single shock absorber
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 110 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 120/70-12
Other
- Color options
- White, Yellow, Black, Green
- Comments
- Made in Taiwan.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2018 | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 cc | 50 cc | 50 cc | 50 cc | 50 cc | 50 cc |
| Dry weight | 86 kg | 86 kg | 86 kg | 86 kg | 86 kg | 86 kg |
| Seat height | 770 mm | 770 mm | 770 mm | 770 mm | 770 mm | 770 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.5 L | 6.5 L | 6.5 L | 6.5 L | 6.5 L | 6.5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Lambretta V50 Special?
The 2025 Lambretta V50 Special has a Capacity of 49.5 ccm (3.02 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Lambretta V50 Special have?
The 2025 Lambretta V50 Special has a Power of 3.0 HP (2.2 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
What is the torque of the Lambretta V50 Special?
The 2025 Lambretta V50 Special has a Torque of 3.4 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.
How much does the Lambretta V50 Special weigh?
The 2025 Lambretta V50 Special has a Dry weight of 86.2 kg (190.0 pounds).
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