Lambretta 125 D-LD

Facts, Figures and Details:

Maintenance Data:

Oil to Gas ratio 5 % or 20:1

Sparkplug: NGK B7HS or Bosch 225 shortie

Engine Oil: Sae 15/50 400 gr

Transmission Oil: Sae 140 100 gr

Timing Marelli: 34-36.5mm on the flywheel

Timing Filso: 32-34mm on the flywheel

Carburetor & Jetting

MA 18B2 main jet: 75 Idle jet: 40

Zenith main jet: 102

MA 18B3 main jet: 70 Idle jet: 45

Production Data:

125 D produced from December 1951 until November 1956. 123,141 units made. Starting vin # 00,0001

125 LD produced from December f1951 until October 1955. 110,334 units made. Starting vin # 00,0001

Model Identification:

125 D-LD

First Version 1951-52

Chromed steel handlebars with aluminum endcaps, rod-controlled rear brake (starting mid-1952 this was changed to a cable together with larger brake pedal rubber), the underseat toolbox tube was conical shaped with a self-locking lid (the lid was modified to secure using a spring starting in mid-1952), brown seat covers.

Only on the LD: side panels had two "port holes" each.

Second Version 1953

Adjustable aluminum handlebars with plastic levers, larger rear brake pedal, cable-controlled rear brake, cylindrical toolbox tube with lid secured with spring, brown seat covers.

Only on the LD: plastic crest badge on the left side of the legshield, kidney-shaped side panel holes (the very first 1953 models still had the round port-holes).

Third Version 1954-1955

Adjustable front brake and clutch controls at handlebars, dark green seat covers, lock on rear toolbox (valid only for the D)

Only on the LD: Wider seat frames with green covers and closed off in the front (no toolbox tube, this toolbox is moved to the inside of the sidepanels), handlebar cables are fitted with grey rubber sheathing. In 1955, the handlebar is changed to chromed steel (adjustable).

Paint (Lechler) and Paint Schemes:

125 D

All the same color Olive Green 8021 or Light Chamois 8055 exception for the seat frame, toolbox tube, centerstand, wheels, wheel hubs, torsion bar, license plate holder and frame are painted Fiat Aluminum 690. The engine case and air filter box are also painted Fiat Aluminum 690.

125 LD

Starting in 1953, the LD is available only in Sand Beige 8029.

The engine case and air filter box are also painted Fiat Aluminum 690.

The gas tank and rear fender are coated with an opaque grey antirust paint.

The aluminum scoops that direct the cooling air intake are bare and are neither polished nor painted.