1958 Lambretta TV 175 Series 1 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1958 Lambretta TV 175 Series 1 scooter motorcycle, Lambretta relies on a 170 cc (10.4 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 8.6 HP (6.3 kW) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 50.6 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 TV 175 Series 1 measures 114.8 kg (253 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (13.35 kg per horsepower).
Within MotoLibrary's Lambretta archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1957 to 1959, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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