Highlights

Rebuilt to AF Rayspeed TS1 225 specification with quality components throughout
Only 1,900 miles since restoration completed
Features rare and no longer available new TS1 tuning kit
UK registered since 2008 and current keeper since 2018
Large file of receipts and invoices covering the restoration and engine build
Registered as a Historic Vehicle — MOT and road tax exempt

The Appeal

With just 1,900 miles since completion, here is a chance to acquire the ‘gold standard’ of Lambrettas in virtually ‘as new’ condition. Finished in in tasteful GP Turquoise, this is a beautifully presented scooter with a AF Rayspeed TS1 225 engine, a specification that is no longer available to buy new.

This 1984 SIL-built GP200 was imported into the UK in 2008 and immediately subjected to a thorough rebuild to TS1 225 specification. Only the frame and panel work were retained; virtually everything else was replaced with MB Development components. The result is a scooter built for serious touring and spirited road riding, with an external hydraulic front disc brake, adjustable rear suspension, uprated front forks and a long-range 11-litre fuel tank. Finished in the original GP Turquoise (Lechler 8016), the scooter presents well throughout. Having passed between just two registered keepers — both members of the same scooter club — the history and provenance of this machine are well known and well documented.

The vendor says:

“The scooter is an excellent ride and the engine is a delight. I will miss its incredible acceleration. This is a rare opportunity to buy a genuinely well-built TS1 GP that has been restored with quality components and then used sparingly.”

Key Information

Mileage: approximately 1,900 miles since the 2008 rebuild
Country of registration: United Kingdom (previously India)
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt (Historic Vehicle)
Technical specs: 225cc TS1 engine conversion, Mikuni TMX35 carburettor, Yamaha Reed block, BGM electronic ignition, 24HP
Paperwork: file of receipts and invoices covering the restoration and engine build

The Detail

High specification bike as detailed below
Professionally rebuilt for previous keeper in 2008
Only 1,900 miles since completion so continues to present very well
Virtually all components replaced with MB Development parts during the rebuild; only the frame and panel work were retained
Finished in original GP Turquoise (Lechler 8016) with few signs of age
Vendor states the paintwork has a deep gloss finish with clean chrome throughout
We are told that the seat, rubbers, badges and trim are all in very good order
Said to starts easily and pulls strongly through the gears
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so tax and MOT exempt

Specification:

AF Rayspeed TS1 225cc engine conversion
Mikuni TMX35 carburettor
Yamaha Reed block
BGM electronic ignition / stator 120W
MBD Lightened flywheel
Chrome JL3 expansion chamber exhaust
Peak power from the dyno is 24HP
External hydraulic front disc brake
Adjustable rear suspension
Uprated front suspension
Chrome long-range 11-litre fuel tank
Low-fuel warning tell-tale light integrated into the speedometer
New chrome wheel rims
New Conti-Twist tyres

The vendor says:

“It was in the first owner’s hands for 10 years. I acquired the scooter in 2018 from the original owner and a fellow member of my scooter club. So, I have known the scooter history from its restoration in 2008.

“This is not a standard restoration but a carefully built, highly usable touring and performance Lambretta with a comprehensive specification aimed at reliability, braking performance and long-distance riding. Only the frame and panel work were retained when the scooter underwent the rebuild in 2008. Virtually all other components were replaced with mainly MB Development parts during the build.

“The TS1 engine modification became the gold standard for tuned scooters from the original Terry Shepherd and AF Rayspeed collaboration in 1986 and is still highly regarded by Lambretta riders. It is not currently possible to buy a new TS1 tuning kit due to lack of supply from the Gilardoni Foundry in Italy. So, this is a rare opportunity to own a scooter with one of the most revered and reliable tuned engines ever produced for the Lambretta scooter.

“The scooter starts easily, runs beautifully and pulls strongly through the gears. The TS1 engine is paired perfectly with the Mikuni carburettor and JL3 exhaust, giving excellent performance while remaining very usable for regular road riding and touring.

“The paintwork is outstanding with a deep gloss finish, excellent panel fit and very clean chrome throughout. The seat, rubbers, badges and trim are all in excellent order and the scooter presents exceptionally well from every angle.

“The speedometer currently shows approximately 1,900 miles, which is the mileage covered since the rebuild in 2008.”

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