2023 Lambretta V50 Special Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2023 Lambretta V50 Special scooter motorcycle, Lambretta pairs a 49.5 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 3 HP (2.2 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 3.4 Nm (2.5 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 40.0 x 39.2 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) with a 12.6:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the V50 Special measures 86.2 kg (190 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,330 mm (52.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6.5-liter (1.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 283 km (176 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 45 km/h (28 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Lambretta archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2018 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Power Band Window
6,500–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~283 km (176 mi)
Engine
Displacement49.5 ccm (3.02 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power3.0 HP (2.2 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque3.4 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression12.6:1
Bore x Stroke40.0 x 39.2 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
IgnitionECU
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
DrivelineCVT
Performance
Top Speed45.0 km/h (28.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.30 litres/100 km (43.5 km/l or 102.27 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases53.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 5
Chassis
Frame TypeUnderbone
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSingle shock absorber
Wheelbase1330 mm (52.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-12
Rear Tyre120/70-12
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø226 mm (8.9 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø110 mm (4.3 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight86.2 kg (190.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0342 HP/kg
Seat Height770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Transmission
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