Built around Lambretta's scooter motorcycle platform, the 1956 Lambretta LD 150 series 2 pairs a 148 cc (9 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 6.5 HP (4.7 kW) at 4,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 3-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 43.9 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the LD 150 series 2 measures 88 kg (194 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (13.54 kg per horsepower).
Within MotoLibrary's Lambretta archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1954 to 1957, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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