Lambretta D & LD 150

From October 1954, the LD 125 had big brothers in the form of the 150 cc models. The higher power also increased the top speed. Innocenti specifies 88 km/h for the 150 cc models. With the same fuel consumption. The cylinder and fan cover is very similar to the Lusso models. In addition to the airflow cooling system, the Teleflex gearshift cable has also disappeared from the LD 150. The gears are now shifted with two cables. A system that can be found on all later Lambrettas. The LD 150 is also the first model to be supplied in a two-tone paint finish as standard.

For the first time, a damper unit was installed alongside the torsion suspension to increase ride comfort.

In January 1957, heavily revised 125cc and 150cc LD models appeared. The engines remained unchanged apart from the kickstarter mechanism.

In the 57 models, the horn was moved to the steering head cover, where there was also a speedometer. This allowed the cables and harnesses to be routed much more neatly. The rear part of the scooter has been given a very strong lift and a cast rear light has been bolted to the frame. The luggage compartment is located behind the passenger seat. The air is sucked in at the rear via the frame, a system that is very beneficial to the engine's revving performance.

150 D & LD - 1st version
(1954 to mid-1955)

Aluminum handlebars, electrical system without battery and therefore also without rectifier, piston pin with 14 mm diameter, cylindrical terminal board on fan wheel, exhaust with chrome-plated silencer.

150 D & LD - 2nd version
(1955 to mid-1956)

Electrical system with battery and rectifier, exhaust with chrome-plated damper, mounting for rear shock absorber offset, no longer so steep. LD only: Beige plastic grilles in the side hoods.

150 D & LD - 3rd version
(mid 1956 to January 1957)

Exhaust without chrome-plated silencer, but with two large brass screws for inspection, 16 mm piston pin, additional oil hole on the main shaft, rectangular terminal board attached to the fan wheel with a screw, cables with grease nipples on the steering head, additional screw on the rear wheel nut (with left-hand thread). LD only: Stop rubbers for the side covers, larger levers on the side covers, chrome-plated grills in the side cover.

Original paint (Lechler)

Grigio Chiaro (light gray)
8012

Beige Sabbia (sand)
8029

from 1957:

Grigio Landa (earth gray)
8041 (*2)

Blu Brasile (Brazil blue)
0401 Fiat (*3)

Rosso Amaranto (Chestnut Red)
8020 (*3)

Blu Inglese (English blue)
8031 (*3)

Verde Smeraldo (Emerald green)
8051 (*3)

(*1) = 1-color finish
(*2) = 2-color finish, color for frame
(*3) = 2-color finish, color for side covers