TV 200

1963 Lambretta TV 200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Lambretta for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 1963 Lambretta TV 200 utilizes a 198 cc (12.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10.8 HP (7.8 kW) at 5,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 54.5 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 200 measures 109.8 kg (242 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.17 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Lambretta archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1963 to 1965, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.