Lambretta G350 Special vs Keeway Sixties 300i: Image Comparison

See how the two retro scooters fare against each other

After debuting at EICMA 2019, Italian manufacturer Lambretta recently launched the G350 Special, the pre-production version of which was named the G-Special, in its home country. While we don’t have scooters in that space in India, its closest rival is the Keeway Sixties 300i. So how does the Keeway fare against its Italian counterpart? Let’s find out how the two retro-style scooters fare against each other through this image comparo:

This G350 Special looks every bit retro with a simple, uncluttered look. It carries a European styling and the scooter is reminiscent of the Lambrettas of the 70s and 80s with its boxy headlight and long, flowing side panels. The Keeway Sixties 300i features a Cadillac-inspired grill that also houses the turn indicators. The red mesh grill, along with a 3D embedded logo, conveys the retro 60s design perfectly. The rounded apron and fender complement the squared-off LED headlight rather nicely.

This retro-looking scooter has several modern bits. It comes with a TFT display and an all-LED lighting. That said, it misses out on any form of connectivity and navigation.

The Keeway’s instrument cluster continues the fusion of modern and retro elements as it comprises a digital and analogue readout. It comes equipped with an ambient temperature gauge, tripmeter, fuel gauge and maintenance indicator.

The Lambie gets a 330cc, liquid-cooled, 4-valve engine with 26.15PS and 25.5Nm on tap. The Sixties 300i is powered by a 278cc liquid-cooled, single cylinder engine that produces 18.7PS and 22Nm. Its displacement handicap is evident as it’s 7.45PS and 3.5Nm down on the Lambretta.

The Lambretta G350 Special gets 240mm disc brakes at both ends with ABS as standard. Other componentry include 120/70–12 (F) and 130/70-12 (R) tyres and a 9.5-litre fuel tank. A dry weight of 173kg leaves the scooter on the heavier side.

The Sixties 300i too, gets discs at both ends with dual channel ABS. The scooter rolls on 12 inch wheels and gets a generous 10-litre fuel tank. With a kerb weight of 136kg, it's 37kg lighter than the Lambretta, which should make the scooter that much lighter to flick around in the city.

The G350 Special retails at 7,200 Euros, translating to approximately Rs 5,98,176, making it quite an expensive scooter. That said, it’s unlikely to ever make its way to India. So if an Italian retro scooter is what you’re looking for in India, you could have a look at the Vespa Racing Sixties. Carrying a price tag of Rs 2,99,000 (ex-showroom Delhi), the Sixties 300i is quite an expensive proposition too. But then there is no other scooter quite like it currently on sale in India.