Engineering:Lambretta SX200
The Lambretta SX200, or SpecialX200, was Lambretta's top-of-the line scooter, with 20,783 units produced from January 1966 – January 1969.[1]
The SX200 superseded the TV200 as a more reliable 200 cc scooter designed for the world market,[1] but was released at a time when scooter sales, and motorcycle sales in general, were starting to dwindle.[2] The SX benefited from its ability to be tuned for more speed and power, thus making it a favourite with the then-burgeoning scooter racing scene in the UK.[3] Many dealer specials were produced, based on the SX200, including the Arthur Francis "S-Type",[4] Supertune "Rallye",[5] and the Rafferty Newman "Wildcat".[6]
In Italy the SX200 was only available in one colour: white with an ox blood red seat.[1] British models were offered with either blue, black, green, gold, purple or red panelling, whilst other export models offered a choice of seat covering colours, namely green, dark blue and light blue.[1] It also came in a smaller 150 cc version, the SX150, of which 31,238 units were built.[1]
References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Lambretta Model Guide – SX Facts
- ↑ Scooters race back to top ten – The Independent
- ↑ History – BSSO British Scooter Racing Championship
- ↑ Arthur Francis S type – Racing Lambrettas
- ↑ Supertune SX200 Rallye – Racing Lambrettas
- ↑ Wildcat Tuning – Racing Lambrettas
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