Bikereview Lambretta X300. Reviewed 19/05/2025
Test review: by Kellie Buckley. Pictures: by Janette Wilson
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Bikereview Lambretta X300"One of the most iconic Italian scooter brands has a new lease on life and it begins with an all-new 275cc offering, the Lambretta X300..."
Dutch owned, Austrian designed and assembled in Thailand, on paper the 2025 Lambretta X300 couldn’t be further from its namesake’s rich Italian legacy. But its design, build quality and execution is both convincing and authentic. Here’s our Lambretta X300 Test…When it comes to Italian scooters, it’s Vespa and Lambretta which hold the mantle. Launched in 1946 and 1947 respectively, they’re brands which have garnered cult-like followings over the years for their heritage, design philosophy and cultural impact. So where most scooter brands focus on affordability, practicality and efficiency, Vespa and Lambretta have earned a reputation for producing aspirational and premium offerings which put as much focus on form as they do on function.
And while Vespa has been producing scooters more or less consistently during the last eight decades, Lambretta’s global presence has been lacking (see sidebar) for some long time. However, with a new owner since 2017 in the form of a Dutch Lambretta enthusiast, design influence by the well-regarded design firm Kiska and assembly and distribution handled out of Thailand, there’s every reason to suggest Lambretta’s rich legacy is set to continue well into the future.
And I’m not very far into my first ride on the 2025 Lambretta X300 when I realise the brand revival has been a carefully considered affair rather than a simple styling exercise, which would be forgiven – if not expected – given the economic climate Lambretta has been forced to navigate since its relaunch.
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