Tech Torque: Aftermarket tuning options – Part 2

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There has never been a better time to source aftermarket tuning options for your Vespa or Lambretta scooter. In this series, we will take a look at some of the most popular choices, and see what each has to offer…

There has never been a better time to source aftermarket tuning options ti for your Vespa or Lambretta scooter. In this series, we will take a look at some of the most popular choices, and see what each has to offer…

Last month, Stu Owen kicked off the first part of this series with a look at some of the best-known Lambretta tuning kits on the market. We couldn't squeeze all of those kits into part 1 and so continue this month, as well as taking a look at some of the exotic ‘complete engine' packages. Since the first aftermarket cylinder kit was launched, and created a revolution in the scooter tuning market, there has been an ongoing development and delivery programme, bringing us ever-improving tuning goodies. Since that time there have been dozens of kits, cranks, carbs and exhausts made available, but when it comes to choosing the right one for your scooter it can be a very daunting and confusing task knowing which option to use. So we at Scootering have been busy putting together a guide to what products are available and what each one offers in performance, breaking down each component category, what the item is and what it has to offer. There is a lot to look forward to in this series, from brakes and suspension, through to kits and carbs… so don't panic if you don't see anything you like in this edition, it'll most likely be in another part of the coming series.

Words and photographs: Stu Owen

Extra images courtesy of: Scooter Center, Rimini Lambretta Centre and MB Scooters.