Just adore the Lambretta SX200 - pure automotive work of art. I've owned mine ( well a SX150) for over 25 years and despite basic maintenance and a blown drive side oil seal - its been very reliable. I also own a 1999 pre-leader ET4 125 which is also a great machine which is my daily driver.
I am a little of a novice mechanic, frankly. I never took small engines in High School, & only learned the Lambretta motor from the pink/red old spanners manual - I changed my drive side seal on my own in a day _ September 11 2001_ on my TV175. I haven't worked on a lawnmower since the Yazoo style with my Grandfather & Dad. I would call a Lambretta with bits of equal age EASIER to work on than a Vespa & far MORE RELIABLE. Vespa monkeys are always comparing a 1980s or 90s P to a 1960s or 1970s Lambretta that has never been refurbished- so that reliable business is a load of crap with Vespas.
AGREE...You are so right...but the RA as better styling than most modern Vespas in my eyes. I had a white SX200 in the UK from 1982 - 95..love it to bits...wish I still had it now.
Excellent observation. They are all clones of the Italian Vespa and Lambretta. Piaggio Vespa and Innocenti Lambretta are famous all over the world: Italian style. Everything else is just copied garbage Vespa and Lambretta UNESCO heritage sites.
The RA shape is very close to the old Lambo but I'm wondering why they can't make them the EXACT same shape. They would sell tons more if they did I'm sure.
Great video as ever Robot. Going back to 1971 and my first scooters, a Lambretta SX 150 and then a GP200 I can say I never had any difficulties with reliability. The only thing I would carry is a plug spanner and a spark plug and I can't remember having to use it on the road. As far as oil goes there were that many two stoke motors about that all UK garages or service stations had a thing like a dustbin for refuelling. This dustbin held gas and oil, there was a dial on the top and it would be turned to what your mixture ratio was, say 1:40. You never needed to carry oil. I would go on long runs, something like you see in the old films, to seaside places with my girlfriend , we never had a hitch. I was surprised to find that the Royal Alloy 150 will only do 60mph as my old SX 150 would just touch 60. Later on I had a GP 200 and it almost reached 70 mph. We didn't know what service was, we just replaced stuff as we needed to but we did keep the plug clean. I worked for a motor parts company then and had some training so I had no qualms about getting stuck in. Later on when my car was off the road I had a Vespa 150, it went well but never had the same panache as a Lambetta. Remember, we didn't dress up in motor bike gear, down town or out on a Saturday night we would be smart. For cold wet weather it would be a second hand ex-US forces parker for me bought from a local market or an old RAF greatcoat. I run a Vespa GTS 300 touring now and I love it. I don't know if you know but we already have the Royal Alloy GP 300 here. I have thought about it purely on looks but the GTS has under seat storage and I am quite fond of it.
Good head to head analysis of the scooters. There is something lovely looking about Vespa's, Royal Alloy, and Lambrettas. They are so cool to ride particularly around town. They are also very practical in my opinion and would love to have one to ride about town..... Thanks for the video 🤖. Keep well and safe. Bye Stuart 🙂🇬🇧
Robot is a pool of knowledge and such an excellent presenter. I really enjoyed this!
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Nice to see you chatting up the New kid on the block! Brad C from Calgary says Hi Robot! Cheers to you and the gang. PS Lambretta was the first Production Motor Vehicle to have a disc brake...Lambretta forever!!!!!
Great to see an SX200 again, I got one in England when they first came out in 1966 during the 'Mod' era. My brother was a scooter mechanic, so the first thing he did was replace the over large head gasket which increased the compression ratio, polish the ports and put on an Ancilotti exhaust, that increased the top speed to about 85mph, but it did seize up a lot! lol . It had so many rebores I think it ended up as 250c.c.
Back in the early 80's I used to hang out and work at Batcave scooters in san francisco, and for a short time even had an SX 200 for a while. I miss those old things, 'brettas were solid. Of course they were on the less reliable side, even then the newest ones were over 15 years old and nobody was working on them for years by then.
@@spencerpayne2464 That's pretty awesome! It was a fun scene back then, SF was so much different, so cheap to live in and some great run down industrial areas to check out. The 80's were such a fun time.
I had an Sx2000 in the 1960's. Used to do around 2000 miles per month, going to rallies, time trials etc. Very reliable. Simple to maintain. Like Vespas you vould take wheel off within minutes to repair a puncture. Have a puncture on a modern Vespa or Royal alloy you basically have to strip the scooter into pieces taking hours to change a wheel. Two strokes were also a lot faster than the stuffy slow modern scooter.
Mixing fuel and oil? No, thank you. Yamaha removed the need for that with their RD and RZ sports bikes…and while 2 strokes might be a bit nippier, the smoothness of a four stroke under load makes it a lot more comfortable over distance. Horses for courses, really.
@@lukerabin5079 I think 2-strokes are virtually out of production because of anti-pollution regulations. There are pros and cons to either but, true, a 4-stroke will last longer because of its superior lub system.
do not over look a LML STAR they are a vespa but built better in india. and they made them later than the px. cant tell the difference between a vespa px and a lml apart from the speedo.. all body panels interchangeable between the vespa and LML . only thing is the LML dont rust as fast a s Vespa... and that was the trouble with the italian made bikes. they rotted and rusted. when made in England and india they were much better... I think today its atoss up between the royal alloy and the scomadi... both have the looks of the lambo but much better engines and handling and braking...and LML if you like the px vespa look.
@@wileecoyote5749 So much? Wow! The inflation is unbelievable! 1000 times in 60 years, by the "rule of 72" in theory of financial management, the annual yield rate has to be 12% to achieve such high inflation. Isn't it too high? 1000=(2)to10th POWER, so 60÷10=6, so price index doubled every 6 years, 72÷6=12%.
Apples to crapples, just say no to Chinese scoots. 😅 Good & fair comparison Robot, & fantastic shirt! Great Lammie Alex!! One of these days I'll get around to one!..
As a scooter/MC all my life , now 80 years, classics have all this nostalgia but it's no fun pushing them around. Forgot this and bought my first bike again , BSA Starfire . Loads a trouble .😵💫. I'll stick with my PCX thanks.
The main issue with new Vespas, Lambrettas, Hondas etc, and proper old Vespas and Lambrettas is the ability to change a wheel/repair a puncture. If you were away from home and had a puncture you laid them on their side and changed the wheel by undoing 6 studs. A few minutes and you are on your way. On a modern Vespa/Lambretta a puncture or tyre change requires a major strip down taking hours. Modern scooters are a backwards step.
Hey Robot, great job, now we’re talking scooters, I love them both. When is the fuel injection 300 Vespa engine Royal Alloy coming to the USA? It’s been available in the UK for a few years now. Let me know and I’ll come and see you guys. 👍
I would love to see: A modern, clean 4 stroke scooter with 4 speed transmission and manual clutch. The idea of changing a drive belt every 6k miles is a deal killer for me. Thanks, Robot Great discussion.
@@steveflor9942 the only special tool you need is a variator locking tool and a torque wrench. Very cheap. An impact gun can make it easier, but not essential.
I'm talking about regular petrol stations on the road. They had a dial on the front showing mix ratio that you adjusted yourself and a little window showing that there was in fact, 2 stroke oil in the pump. Made life very easy!
@@davebarrowcliffe1289 I've seen pictures of them from England, lots of 2 stroke bikes running around back then. No more though, and although fun, the new 4 stroke stuff (though harder to wring more power out of) are far more reliable. I don't like the automatics as i feel they take away the fun, replacing the shifting cross on a Vespa isn't the most fun, servicing clutches is far easier.
I would still miss the sound and smell of the ol 2 stroke but finding one here in the states for a reasonable price is unheard of 😢I do miss my 64 Allstate.
It's true that in general Lambrettas are more complicated and harder to work on than a vintage Vespa (even changing a tire for instance!), on some jobs they are simpler. They can also be incredibly reliable.
YO ROBOT! if I'm not mistaken doesn't the 300cc royal alloy use the vespa gts 300cc engine? I'm a 2stroke man thru n thru, so I'll be mixing gas n haulin ass for sometime 👊✊💨💨😉👍
Dang that Lambretta is gorgeous. Superficially the RA may resemble it but... no, it’s not the same. Not even close. Small differences make all the difference in the world.
I don't understand this claiming SX 200 Lambretta needed constant maintenance i brought one at 3 years old with around 15,000 miles I had it for 2 years and sold for a new Honda K4 175 motorcycle in that time i did around 8,000 miles in that time I replaced 3 rear tires 1 front a set of front pads, rear brake shoes ( done by dealer the back wheel nearly fell off next day on way to Brands Hatch cos the wheel nuts were lose and they had distorted the brake drum and refused to fix the damage they did so i had to buy a new drum). It had an air filter replaced and I fitted a new seat as it was collapsing, and an exhaust rotted from salt. Before that I had a LI150 i rescued from scrapper. I fitted front suspension bushes 3 cables, a set off clutch plates, a set off tyres and a seat. that lasted 2 years with no other work. They were very reliable at least that was my experience between 1967 and 1972
One thing would make me take the plunge from my beloved rb22 Gp and that’s a 400cc RA there was talk of one going in to production 2-3 years ago is this no longer the case??
This should help you out ,although it’s between the R.A. 300 and the Vespa GTS 300. Also has a video segment halfway down the page. scooterlab.uk/royal-alloy-gp-300s-v-vespa-gts-300-hpe-road-test/
Lambrettas today are extremely rare in Italy too, even in Milano where they were made. That’s because Vespa was produced in the 80s and 90s too, but Lambretta ceased production in ‘72. Vespa was cheaper to maintain because less thirsty, but Lambretta rode a lot better thanks to larger wheels and a proper steel frame. I’m not sure, but I think later Vespas we’re cheaper to buy too, at least the ubiquitous 50cc. In high school I had a 125cc Primavera ‘78 Vespa. Today, if you want to buy, restore or repair a Lambretta, even here in Italy, you better look at the Spanish and Indian market where they were produced after ‘72 and even up until 2000, maybe even today some model is available as new in India.
The original scooter was far better looking. The round headlight, the beautiful sweep at the rear, the one piece seat, the flatter foot space. No contest.
It was / is no joke - Vespas are far, far more reliable than Lambretta, but when it comes to style and handling , I love my lambretta Li150 (with RT 195 cc kit) despite its lack of reliability. Can’t beat a Vespa PX as a daily though 😂
Nah , if you have a Lamb and a Vespa, with the SAME AGE PARTS... of every bit of scooter assembled correctly, a Lamb is just as reliable as a Vespa. The unreliable part is having a Vespa mechanic work your Lambretta. Always the supposed unreliable bit on a Lambretta is old/worn, put in incorrectly, or poor quality replacement.
Nice video ,I`ve got a 1969 DL 225 ,all you need is out there to turn an original lambretta into a reliable daily ride ,as for the hmm copy thing stood near it ,being chinese rip off or a scomadi I`d say give it 5 years and come back to me , ohh I forgot I`ve got a SX 200 and a Vespa t5 mk 1 now there`s a scooter to compare against the royal alloy
I've owned a few scooters over the years from various european manufacturers and in my humble opinion the SX200 is head and shoulders above the rest. It makes me sad when I see more and more of these oriental scooters on ride outs. I totally understand that everyone can't afford a vintage Lambretta, but surely a Vespa PX or GTS is a better option?
Can you order me the 300cc model RA I believe the reason they haven't bought the Royal here yet because it will out sale Vespas although they share the same Piggio 278cc motor Huntington Beach scooters was supposed to have the RA 300s but they haven't came in yet 🤔
$12,000 (?) for the old one that breaks, Vs $4000 with a warranty. They’re as different as an air-cooled VW beetle, and a new lookalike beetle. Internally and in feel and comfort they’re total opposites
There is no comparison. The Lambretta has always been the finest motorscooter in the world, the RA, an almost disposable, plastic, boring, fast food delivery vehicle.
Just look at the prices if you want to know what’s what. Vespas ten a penny, RA’s not even worth talking about. I wouldn’t ride either, I’ve been there, I ride Lambretta’s and build my own. Reliability? Not a problem...
The 10% and 30% comments would make more sense if you actually measured the dimensions for comparison. Also, the only thing “ironic” in this video is your misuse of the word “ironic”. The fact that RA mimicked Lambretta styling is deliberate, not ironic. Nice comparison. When I rode with a scooter club the Lambrettas quickly earned the nickname Lambroke. There’s a reason for those quick access side panels. They have to be removed every ride! The RA will only take them of for its required service, not constant tinkering.
They are all clones of the Italian Vespa and Lambretta. Piaggio Vespa and Innocenti Lambretta are famous all over the world: Italian style. Everything else is just copied garbage Vespa and Lambretta UNESCO heritage sites.
Being an Lambretta Li150 1964 owner there's no contest - Classic every time
Great job showing the two bikes off, really enjoyed watching this. However it really does show the beauty of the original Lambretta.
Had a 1966 sx 200 in 1967 paid £166 for it loved it best looking scooter ever wish i still had it today
Just adore the Lambretta SX200 - pure automotive work of art. I've owned mine ( well a SX150) for over 25 years and despite basic maintenance and a blown drive side oil seal - its been very reliable. I also own a 1999 pre-leader ET4 125 which is also a great machine which is my daily driver.
Excellent!
I am a little of a novice mechanic, frankly. I never took small engines in High School, & only learned the Lambretta motor from the pink/red old spanners manual - I changed my drive side seal on my own in a day _ September 11 2001_ on my TV175. I haven't worked on a lawnmower since the Yazoo style with my Grandfather & Dad. I would call a Lambretta with bits of equal age EASIER to work on than a Vespa & far MORE RELIABLE. Vespa monkeys are always comparing a 1980s or 90s P to a 1960s or 1970s Lambretta that has never been refurbished- so that reliable business is a load of crap with Vespas.
The classic Italian styling of an original Lambretta will never be beaten
AGREE...You are so right...but the RA as better styling than most modern Vespas in my eyes. I had a white SX200 in the UK from 1982 - 95..love it to bits...wish I still had it now.
Excellent observation.
They are all clones of the Italian Vespa and Lambretta. Piaggio Vespa and Innocenti Lambretta are famous all over the world: Italian style. Everything else is just copied garbage Vespa and Lambretta UNESCO heritage sites.
Pretty much!
The RA shape is very close to the old Lambo but I'm wondering why they can't make them the EXACT same shape. They would sell tons more if they did I'm sure.
Great video as ever Robot. Going back to 1971 and my first scooters, a Lambretta SX 150 and then a GP200 I can say I never had any difficulties with reliability. The only thing I would carry is a plug spanner and a spark plug and I can't remember having to use it on the road. As far as oil goes there were that many two stoke motors about that all UK garages or service stations had a thing like a dustbin for refuelling. This dustbin held gas and oil, there was a dial on the top and it would be turned to what your mixture ratio was, say 1:40. You never needed to carry oil. I would go on long runs, something like you see in the old films, to seaside places with my girlfriend , we never had a hitch. I was surprised to find that the Royal Alloy 150 will only do 60mph as my old SX 150 would just touch 60. Later on I had a GP 200 and it almost reached 70 mph. We didn't know what service was, we just replaced stuff as we needed to but we did keep the plug clean. I worked for a motor parts company then and had some training so I had no qualms about getting stuck in. Later on when my car was off the road I had a Vespa 150, it went well but never had the same panache as a Lambetta. Remember, we didn't dress up in motor bike gear, down town or out on a Saturday night we would be smart. For cold wet weather it would be a second hand ex-US forces parker for me bought from a local market or an old RAF greatcoat. I run a Vespa GTS 300 touring now and I love it. I don't know if you know but we already have the Royal Alloy GP 300 here. I have thought about it purely on looks but the GTS has under seat storage and I am quite fond of it.
From what you are saying you must have been a belated Mod, having just missed the craze the 60s were.
@@78a67h Corect, we had the venues the dances and the clothes as well as the scooters.
Good head to head analysis of the scooters. There is something lovely looking about Vespa's, Royal Alloy, and Lambrettas. They are so cool to ride particularly around town. They are also very practical in my opinion and would love to have one to ride about town..... Thanks for the video 🤖. Keep well and safe. Bye Stuart 🙂🇬🇧
No matter how hard they try but vintage vespas and lambrettas will always be the kings.
Robot is a pool of knowledge and such an excellent presenter. I really enjoyed this!
Nice to see you chatting up the New kid on the block! Brad C from Calgary says Hi Robot! Cheers to you and the gang. PS Lambretta was the first Production Motor Vehicle to have a disc brake...Lambretta forever!!!!!
Great to see an SX200 again, I got one in England when they first came out in 1966 during the 'Mod' era. My brother was a scooter mechanic, so the first thing he did was replace the over large head gasket which increased the compression ratio, polish the ports and put on an Ancilotti exhaust, that increased the top speed to about 85mph, but it did seize up a lot! lol . It had so many rebores I think it ended up as 250c.c.
Excellent!
Yep did all that to my GT200 , rare! Also put funny shaped race piston in it first time out flew up the road ,siezed it up , should have run it in.
Back in the early 80's I used to hang out and work at Batcave scooters in san francisco, and for a short time even had an SX 200 for a while. I miss those old things, 'brettas were solid. Of course they were on the less reliable side, even then the newest ones were over 15 years old and nobody was working on them for years by then.
I heard about the Batcave back in the day, I remember it was featured in Scootering and maybe one of the old modzines Extraordinary Sensations.
@@spencerpayne2464 That's pretty awesome! It was a fun scene back then, SF was so much different, so cheap to live in and some great run down industrial areas to check out. The 80's were such a fun time.
I currently own a motorbike but I had an Li150 in the 60s and I still lust after them. The RAs look like a great modern replacement :)
I had an Sx2000 in the 1960's. Used to do around 2000 miles per month, going to rallies, time trials etc. Very reliable. Simple to maintain. Like Vespas you vould take wheel off within minutes to repair a puncture. Have a puncture on a modern Vespa or Royal alloy you basically have to strip the scooter into pieces taking hours to change a wheel. Two strokes were also a lot faster than the stuffy slow modern scooter.
I think modern scooters carry no spare wheel, so a puncture pretty much leaves you stranded
Mixing fuel and oil? No, thank you. Yamaha removed the need for that with their RD and RZ sports bikes…and while 2 strokes might be a bit nippier, the smoothness of a four stroke under load makes it a lot more comfortable over distance. Horses for courses, really.
@@lukerabin5079 I think 2-strokes are virtually out of production because of anti-pollution regulations. There are pros and cons to either but, true, a 4-stroke will last longer because of its superior lub system.
I'm 6'4" and that Royal Alloy is looking pretty good. Especially with a 300cc power plant.
This pretty much convinced me that I'm sticking with a Vespa when I buy. Mama didn't raise no fool. Thanks, Robot! 🙂
do not over look a LML STAR they are a vespa but built better in india. and they made them later than the px. cant tell the difference between a vespa px and a lml apart from the speedo.. all body panels interchangeable between the vespa and LML . only thing is the LML dont rust as fast a s Vespa... and that was the trouble with the italian made bikes. they rotted and rusted. when made in England and india they were much better... I think today its atoss up between the royal alloy and the scomadi... both have the looks of the lambo but much better engines and handling and braking...and LML if you like the px vespa look.
@@philldownes8685built better? The wiring is notoriously poorer than a genuine Italian Vespa!
I still remember that Vespas with naked handle were available from Sears mail-order catalog 60 years ago at price of US$499.
That's equivalent to $500K today
@@wileecoyote5749
So much?
Wow! The inflation is unbelievable!
1000 times in 60 years, by the "rule of 72" in theory of financial management, the annual yield rate has to be 12% to achieve such high inflation. Isn't it too high?
1000=(2)to10th POWER, so 60÷10=6, so price index doubled every 6 years, 72÷6=12%.
In the UK the sidepanels of the Lambretta SX would be painted a second colour, along the top and front.
With the same colour paint over the front horn cover as he called it :) My 1960s Li150 was white with red accents :)
Apples to crapples, just say no to Chinese scoots. 😅 Good & fair comparison Robot, & fantastic shirt!
Great Lammie Alex!! One of these days I'll get around to one!..
Love the SX and yep they are a hands on scooter 😎
As a scooter/MC all my life , now 80 years, classics have all this nostalgia but it's no fun pushing them around. Forgot this and bought my first bike again , BSA Starfire . Loads a trouble .😵💫. I'll stick with my PCX thanks.
I had my first Lambretta Li d 150 in London UK in 1956. One of the first after the 125cc.
Gotta stay true to the brand , it also keeps ya fit pushing them home 👌
Many thanks Robot 👍The Lambreta remain me to my chilhoold era😊
Always nice videos from this lad.
The main issue with new Vespas, Lambrettas, Hondas etc, and proper old Vespas and Lambrettas is the ability to change a wheel/repair a puncture. If you were away from home and had a puncture you laid them on their side and changed the wheel by undoing 6 studs. A few minutes and you are on your way. On a modern Vespa/Lambretta a puncture or tyre change requires a major strip down taking hours.
Modern scooters are a backwards step.
Not only that, but modern scooters do not carry a spare tyre, a puncture leaving you stranded in the middle of nowhere.
Hey Robot, great job, now we’re talking scooters, I love them both. When is the fuel injection 300 Vespa engine Royal Alloy coming to the USA? It’s been available in the UK for a few years now. Let me know and I’ll come and see you guys. 👍
Excellent Robot: Do the Lambret Twist!
Take them for a spin! How does the Royal Alloy compare to the GTS?
had a lambretta 175 from 1974 to 2013 sold it due to health condition these alloys gave me chance to stay with the scooter scene
I would love to see:
A modern, clean 4 stroke scooter
with 4 speed transmission and manual clutch.
The idea of changing a drive belt every 6k miles is a deal killer for me.
Thanks, Robot Great discussion.
We wouldn't mind seeing that as well! Thanks for watching.
Yeah what's the deal with the 6k belt service? Definitely doesn't sound "modern".
It's not a hard job to do though.
Most of my scooters, it takes me 10 minutes.
@@paulbudford Hi Paul, About how much did it cost for special tools?
Cheers
@@steveflor9942 the only special tool you need is a variator locking tool and a torque wrench. Very cheap. An impact gun can make it easier, but not essential.
Give me a classic any day of the week
Pre mix 2 stroke fuel was available from petrol stations in England right up to the 80s...
I know...
Cos I was there...
😀👍
1964 TV175 owner...
How convenient!
I remember the little pump oil container by the fuel pumps. Put the nose in and push the plunger down for oil. 👍
Same in the U.S. at marine docks as many outboards ran premix.
I'm talking about regular petrol stations on the road.
They had a dial on the front showing mix ratio that you adjusted yourself and a little window showing that there was in fact, 2 stroke oil in the pump.
Made life very easy!
@@davebarrowcliffe1289 I've seen pictures of them from England, lots of 2 stroke bikes running around back then. No more though, and although fun, the new 4 stroke stuff (though harder to wring more power out of) are far more reliable. I don't like the automatics as i feel they take away the fun, replacing the shifting cross on a Vespa isn't the most fun, servicing clutches is far easier.
I would still miss the sound and smell of the ol 2 stroke but finding one here in the states for a reasonable price is unheard of 😢I do miss my 64 Allstate.
A lot of problems with the RA here in Thailand.
sold it after 2000+ kms
just around 2000 😔
Great Video Robot ! Greet the Team !
No brainer, classic vintage lambretta every time,
You seem to like Tijuana. You even got the Xolos hat.
When would Vespa introduce 500 GTS to the market? Keeping my fingers crossed.
It's true that in general Lambrettas are more complicated and harder to work on than a vintage Vespa (even changing a tire for instance!), on some jobs they are simpler. They can also be incredibly reliable.
YO ROBOT! if I'm not mistaken doesn't the 300cc royal alloy use the vespa gts 300cc engine? I'm a 2stroke man thru n thru, so I'll be mixing gas n haulin ass for sometime
👊✊💨💨😉👍
Dang that Lambretta is gorgeous. Superficially the RA may resemble it but... no, it’s not the same. Not even close. Small differences make all the difference in the world.
Nice video and information. Who makes Royal Alloy Schooters? How reliable are they?😮
very good modern version of a classic....real classic appeal but with modern performance
I know both and would perfectly ride a Royalloy 300 as a daily ride ...
AMAZING VIDEO MY FRIEND
I LIVE IN SAN DIEGO
WHAT OS THE PRICE OF ROYAL ALLOY
I don't understand this claiming SX 200 Lambretta needed constant maintenance i brought one at 3 years old with around 15,000 miles I had it for 2 years and sold for a new Honda K4 175 motorcycle in that time i did around 8,000 miles in that time I replaced 3 rear tires 1 front a set of front pads, rear brake shoes ( done by dealer the back wheel nearly fell off next day on way to Brands Hatch cos the wheel nuts were lose and they had distorted the brake drum and refused to fix the damage they did so i had to buy a new drum). It had an air filter replaced and I fitted a new seat as it was collapsing, and an exhaust rotted from salt.
Before that I had a LI150 i rescued from scrapper. I fitted front suspension bushes 3 cables, a set off clutch plates, a set off tyres and a seat. that lasted 2 years with no other work.
They were very reliable at least that was my experience between 1967 and 1972
One thing would make me take the plunge from my beloved rb22 Gp and that’s a 400cc RA there was talk of one going in to production 2-3 years ago is this no longer the case??
I'm looking at buying a scooter 300cc but have the dilemma of Royal alloy or Vespa gts. Any advice would be appreciated..
Cool vid Robot, wondering how much more top end speed the RA will have in the 300?
Mine does close to 80 mph
But can you get spares for the Lamb?????
I'd love to see a head to head between a Royal Alloy and a Vespa Sprint 150
This should help you out ,although it’s between the R.A. 300 and the Vespa GTS 300. Also has a video segment halfway down the page.
scooterlab.uk/royal-alloy-gp-300s-v-vespa-gts-300-hpe-road-test/
Lambrettas today are extremely rare in Italy too, even in Milano where they were made. That’s because Vespa was produced in the 80s and 90s too, but Lambretta ceased production in ‘72. Vespa was cheaper to maintain because less thirsty, but Lambretta rode a lot better thanks to larger wheels and a proper steel frame. I’m not sure, but I think later Vespas we’re cheaper to buy too, at least the ubiquitous 50cc. In high school I had a 125cc Primavera ‘78 Vespa. Today, if you want to buy, restore or repair a Lambretta, even here in Italy, you better look at the Spanish and Indian market where they were produced after ‘72 and even up until 2000, maybe even today some model is available as new in India.
Royal Alloy is 🔥
Getting ours today!!!!
The original scooter was far better looking. The round headlight, the beautiful sweep at the rear, the one piece seat, the flatter foot space. No contest.
Please why you didn’t token about Vespa 125 cc gts 2018 for all services
It was / is no joke - Vespas are far, far more reliable than Lambretta, but when it comes to style and handling , I love my lambretta Li150 (with RT 195 cc kit) despite its lack of reliability. Can’t beat a Vespa PX as a daily though 😂
You know the old saying. Lambretta for show. Vespa for go! 😉
Nah , if you have a Lamb and a Vespa, with the SAME AGE PARTS... of every bit of scooter assembled correctly, a Lamb is just as reliable as a Vespa. The unreliable part is having a Vespa mechanic work your Lambretta. Always the supposed unreliable bit on a Lambretta is old/worn, put in incorrectly, or poor quality replacement.
Nice video ,I`ve got a 1969 DL 225 ,all you need is out there to turn an original lambretta into a reliable daily ride ,as for the hmm copy thing stood near it ,being chinese rip off or a scomadi I`d say give it 5 years and come back to me , ohh I forgot I`ve got a SX 200 and a Vespa t5 mk 1 now there`s a scooter to compare against the royal alloy
I've owned a few scooters over the years from various european manufacturers and in my humble opinion the SX200 is head and shoulders above the rest.
It makes me sad when I see more and more of these oriental scooters on ride outs. I totally understand that everyone can't afford a vintage Lambretta, but surely a Vespa PX or GTS is a better option?
How many miles are you from The Bronx?
RA seems to big, too high and I suspect too heavy, can't say I like the arse om the RA either. Good video thanks from England.
Can you order me the 300cc model RA I believe the reason they haven't bought the Royal here yet because it will out sale Vespas although they share the same Piggio 278cc motor Huntington Beach scooters was supposed to have the RA 300s but they haven't came in yet 🤔
💗SX200.
Deyon!..... where u at?
Far as I know the Royal alloy shown in this video dose have plastic trims as it's the GT version, I am sure the GP version is all metal.
Can you add the Lance Italia to the comparison?
Lambrettas are cheap in Canada-thinking of getting one.
Is it possible to get a Royal Alloy with smaller tires?
No, they wont fit on the wheels!
More closeups would be nice
Hey Robot, can you do scomadi tt200 and royal alloy gt200. TIA.
They don't import either of those in the US.
@@PalacinkyPDX thanks for the reply though...
$12,000 (?) for the old one that breaks, Vs $4000 with a warranty.
They’re as different as an air-cooled VW beetle, and a new lookalike beetle. Internally and in feel and comfort they’re total opposites
IVE HAD MY LI150 GOLDEN SPECIAL FOR 35 YEARS LOVE IT BUT GIVE ME THE ROYAL ALLOY ALL DAY...
0:27 he wanted to say Vespa 😂
You can’t beat a 2 stroke scooter. Simple as that.
Nice review, but the word ironic is being misused several times.
In south korea many
I've ridden both and those modern autos feel soulless
One will hold its money the other will depreciate like hell. Buy the sx200
Rilunch in India I like so lovely
There is no comparison. The Lambretta has always been the finest motorscooter in the world, the RA, an almost disposable, plastic, boring, fast food delivery vehicle.
What a beautiful SX. Don't care about the moped.
Shocking ! People who know nothing about classic Lambrettas, really shouldn't compare them to other bikes.
Just look at the prices if you want to know what’s what. Vespas ten a penny, RA’s not even worth talking about. I wouldn’t ride either, I’ve been there, I ride Lambretta’s and build my own. Reliability? Not a problem...
Cool!
The 10% and 30% comments would make more sense if you actually measured the dimensions for comparison. Also, the only thing “ironic” in this video is your misuse of the word “ironic”. The fact that RA mimicked Lambretta styling is deliberate, not ironic.
Nice comparison. When I rode with a scooter club the Lambrettas quickly earned the nickname Lambroke. There’s a reason for those quick access side panels. They have to be removed every ride! The RA will only take them of for its required service, not constant tinkering.
Please Vespa gts I get
V200 vs gp200s h2h retro modern
The Royal Alloy is nice, but ruined by having 12” wheels
70mph on the Ra , that got a modified gear? If it has 0 to 50 my 125 will leave it behind 🤣
Iam india sir
Royal alloy, utter crap cashing in by poorly copying the looks of the lambretta to say the least.
Vespa GTS are not cool scooters styling is naff give me a RA
Yesss!!
Royal allloy were too expensive and impractical in my opinion
They are all clones of the Italian Vespa and Lambretta. Piaggio Vespa and Innocenti Lambretta are famous all over the world: Italian style. Everything else is just copied garbage Vespa and Lambretta UNESCO heritage sites.