TV 175 Series 3
1965 Lambretta TV 175 Series 3 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1965 Lambretta TV 175 Series 3 scooter motorcycle, Lambretta pairs a 175 cc (10.7 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 8.8 HP (6.4 kW) at 5,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 50.3 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 3 measures 109.8 kg (242 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.48 kg per horsepower).
Within MotoLibrary's Lambretta archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1962 to 1967, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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