Lambretta TV200 Production
History:
The Lambretta TV200 was in production from April 1963, until October 1965, during which time 14,982 units were made. Innocenti did not sanction the model, but initially manufactured the GT (Grand Tourer) for the persistent British market only after the Lambretta Concessionaires Ltd. in the UK agreed to cover the warranty.
The TV200 featured a redesigned engine case to accommodate a new 198cc top end, utilizing the 58mm stroke of the Li range. The early engines had a poor reputation as the port layout was prone to piston ring breakage, and excessive vibration broke exhausts until an extra bracket was added. These problems were rectified in mid-production, and by the time the TV200 was made available in the United States, France, Switzerland and Scandanavia, the model was fitted with different gear ratios and an updated carburetor, to further improve power and performance. Interestingly, the TV200 was not available for sale in Italy. There are rumors that the earliest TV200s were over-bored TV175s but this has not been substantiated.
The IGM (Ispettorato Generale Motorizzazione) number, which is a number issued by the Italian government, is required for all Italian vehicles to ensure they are street legal. Since the TV200 was not sold in Italy, it was widely believed that none were produced with an IGM number. However, a small number of TV200s have been discovered with the same stamped number: 14770 OM.
Lambretta GT200 parts list from 1966 (originally posted to the LCGB forum).
Other Known Lambretta TV200 Production Changes:
- Non-battery models were produced for certain export markets
- Side panels changed from Li style to Li 150 Special style (Dec. 9, 1963)
- Frames produced without the chrome ring (May 12, 1965)
- Two different instruction booklet styles were produced: Style 1 | Style 2
Specifications:
| £199 | US$509.95 | |
| Production Numbers | From racinglambrettas.com |
| Colors | Bianco Nuovo (New White) Lechler Code: 8059 / Innocenti Code: 1412 Lambretta dealers offered after-market panels in red, green, gold, blue or black |
| Length | 1800mm / 70.87" |
| Width | 700mm / 27.56" |
| Height | 1035mm / 40.75" |
| Weight | 110kg / 242lbs |
| Capacity | 198cc |
| Bore | 66mm |
| Stroke | 58mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0: 1 |
| Power | 10.75hp @ 5700rpm |
| Max Speed | 70mph |
| Fuel Consumption | 118 mpg |
| Lubrication | 4% |
| Spark Plug / Gap | NGK - B7ES / 0.45-0.5 mm |
| Voltage | 6 volt |
| Electrical Diagram | from scooterhelp.com |
| TV3 / TV2 | |
| Frame Serial* | 520419 - 552776 *TV200 & TV175 frame numbers overlap |
| IGM | None, but in rare cases: 14770 OM (see history section above) |
| Carburetor | Dell'Orto SH1/20 primary drive: 46/15 1st gear: 11.09: 1 / 2nd gear: 7.97: 1 3rd gear: 5.81: 1 / 4th gear: 4.46: 1 |
| Tire Size | 3.50x10 |
| Tire Pressure | Front: 18 lb/sq.in | Rear: 28 lb/sq.in |