Yamaha RD350 powered Lambretta scooter - MENTAL BUILD & SOUND!

[@davidwarren9204]

As a former 1964 Lambretta owner with a tweaked engine (the scooter, not the owner!), who had mates with RD250s and 350s, I am gobsmacked with how well he managed to integrate the RD350 gubbins into the limited space available. It looks like a factory special. I would LOVE to ride it!

[@SpeedTriple59]

Was done years ago in the 90s by Northern lads nothing new here..

[@lambrettavespas]

Even I want 1 like this we do sell vintage Vespa and lambrettas. We are based in New Delhi India

[@KelvinPaul-zy8eo]

I agree it has been done before but with them there were many problems .. rear hubs cracking … engine overheating etc etc I went through all the problem these guys had and eliminated them whilst building this …. This one is as perfect as I could build it … I have had 90 out of her and she does a wheelie in third gear …. Dangerous but brilliant to ride 👌👍

[@kevinell6605]

Think that one of the first that we saw on the scooter scene back then was a lad that worked for British Aerospace that was going to try and make a living out of Lambretta YPVS conversions...

[@lasirun950]

👍👍👍👍👍 gasss sama #ajivas

[@jimhunt4875]

Had a chat with the owner earlier on in the year. Nice bloke and took the time to tell me how much work ha had done. A stunning piece of kit.

[@KevinButtle]

That’s superb - Love hearing about peoples custom builds. What a fantastic project 👌

[@davidtaylor4039]

Absolutely beautiful !! Should be called a Yambretta !!

[@williamoates1754]

A Lambettaha?

[@tanilorn]

There is one called that

[@shobajanger5796]

This RD350 Bike is purely Legendary Bike. Once during my time I used I want to have again.

[@nsoul8469]

Absolute beauty! There have been loads of similar conversions over the years, but this is up there with the best of them in my opinion. Great engineering.

[@olddog996]

Yes, exactly. I like how compact everything was put together. Superb. 🙂

[@whydotufaqoff]

Lovely 😊 Back in the day I bought an old li 150 for a fiver...Good fun. Then when i turned 16 I bought a new fs1e (1973) We used to go to Rykers bar back then. Good old days 😃😃

[@radiator0]

Wanted one of these since i first saw Allan Rossa on his circa 1989. I still want one may be more so now having seen this. The mans a genius...

[@retromechanicalengineer]

I knew I'd seen one before. I think it was in Performance Bikes magazine, must have been around '88 or 89.

[@jasonball171]

Definitely wastes clean as this build absolutely stunning

[@kelvinbonarski5121]

Hi there. Kelvin here. The Rossa was the first but had a lot of inbuilt problems ie heating issues wheel hubs cracking etc etc. I built this by eliminating all of the original bikes problems. Trust me it wasn’t.easy but well worth the effort ....

[@charleshoward1475]

Beautifully done. Had several Lambretta's in the 70's never paid for than £25 for one. Adore your craftsmanship in creating Your cross bred, absolutely amazing Sir. Thanks for sharing the film.

[@ZoidPickle]

What a bike, the detail, The packaging, stowage, The execution is flawless. A lovely toy. Nice1 👍

[@garrettsweeney3945]

I am not a fan of scooters but that is something special. The lev el of detail and the quality of finish is sublime Kudos to that lad.

[@stevelee5724]

Hi Garrett, you said it mate. It was so clean and stock looking, I bet it gets along. Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@stuartmccloud307]

The guy who built this does not know how amazing he is. What a fkin mad lad.

[@claudecousineau5811]

The water buffalo next to it is driving me crazy melancholic, my first super bike (1974 750 GT two cycle)

[@rudys2487]

I clicked on this because I owned an RD 350 way back in my youth of the 1980s. I did a number of upgrades but it was no where close to the beauty and quality on your build, You sir have built a work of Art!!

[@cajunrangers]

Great build - well thought out. There are quite a few RD engined Lambrettas out there - 250/500 Gammas too. Scooter technology has come on leaps and bounds over the last few years with Casa Lambretta(and others) offering kits to take standard engines from 40 to 80 bhp depending on requirements and reliability required. Twin disc kits and other reinforced parts - engine casings/tyres/shocks/anti-dives etc available to suit. There's some mental kit for Vespas available too.

[@nathanprentice7230]

I have the casa SSR Scuderia 265. Its 47.5 bhp so that's very close to a bog standard RD 300. Not quite there but almost. It actually has almost the exact bhp and torque figures as the old air cooled kawa KX 250. I rode a few of those as a kid and I think that's probaly enough power! I'm pretty sure the cylinder is based on a KTM 300 dirt bike cylinder so it will have that crazy on/off power delivery. Before the scuderia I had the casa SS hyper performance engine. That was scary fast and I only really pinned it two or three times. 90> on a lambretta is not for the faint hearted!

[@bobsmith5134]

what a build...from a former rz and banshee owner that thing is scary deceiving ...respect on so many levels

[@dhajicek]

As an RZ-350 owner, the thought of using full power on that tiny thing, is downright scary. I wonder if they ever do open it up?

[@breamy2006]

@@dhajicek I open mine up at a near 70hp

[@andyhoward940]

This is tickling every single last one of my happy glands , I had a yammy fizzy in speeddblock yellow in 1977 and transitioned to lammy's in 1979 , ,, the work here is amazing 👏

[@marutiroma6295]

He's a genius!!! Big engine in a scooter legend. I've had both. Thanks for sharing it. Congratulations.

[@ykph5188]

Your scooter is the thing of dreams for some people....superb ...very well done ...

[@juliansmith1608]

AHHR mate you are in a different league! Absolutely fabulous 🤩 please share this creation with Yamaha now! Love it, it's top of the hit parade! Want one.

[@johnger850305]

It's incredible, almost feel like the scooter was coming straight from factory.

[@juancarlosbazanarcay4261]

This bike is ridiculous,insane,absoluto crazy... I WANT ONEE🤣🤣🤘🤘🤘!!!a hug from Spain!!!

[@terryboyle]

without a doubt one of the coolest customs I have ever seen. Thank you

[@kenjr.ponton8792]

That is amazing , very nice work of art.

[@tootawlpawl]

This is been done at least twice to my mind.. and this is a super fun project. Back in the day, as a Vespa and Lambretta scooter rat.. I had an old scooter magazine that had instructions on how to do this exact build. By all accounts super fun and would beat many bikes light to light.. leaving the lagging riders of dropping their jaw.

[@jolla9963]

Sleeper Scoota. Inspirational build, love the concept and well thought out.

[@iainrutherford184]

Absolutely fantastic build. I had a non YPVS 350LC and loved it. I also have an affection for the curvy lines and status of the scooter. Your build offers the best of both and is a thing of beauty 💛🖤

[@evanjohn503]

We've all said it, all done it (in our dreams) but Kevin actually did it. Absolutely beautiful - how many more are you doing??

[@evanjohn503]

sorry Kelvin (name)

[@stoneautomotive]

Kelvin has invited me to come see another project he’s working on, stay tuned 😬

[@edthecaferacer132]

What a brilliant bit of engineering 👏👏 i don’t think the tonup boys will be catching that 😂

[@petersmith9470]

Wow! Stunning piece of bike art. Swing arm is just amazing.

[@CPLJimmy-bh9kc]

Can it do a Wheely? You bet it could! Ha ha ha. Incredible build! Everyone is going to want one like me! I love it! Great job!

[@KelvinPaul-zy8eo]

It wheelies in 3rd gear if your not careful 👍👍👍

[@Crashed131963]

More like "is there a way to not do a wheelie?" LOL

[@micheltremblay4774]

The motor is from a RD350LC (Liquid Cooled), my friend had one and my other friend had the air cooled RD350, both were beating the crap out of my modded RD400. Awesome build. Take care.

[@andrewbecker3700]

RD400 was assembled with smaller carburetors to restrict power. My pops had a '75 350cc that almost killed him.

[@stephenowens5375]

Don't ride bikes, but I want that little yellow beauty. Beautifully engineered👍

[@hppaul1]

Amazing!!!! Excellent work done by the owner of the Lambretta 350. I have an RD350LC here in Brazil and I am stunned by what he managed to do. Congratulations on showing us.

[@waltjacob3776]

This build is absolutely mental, your a genius.

[@ianwoollard9008]

OMG that guy is so clever. These sort of people are of a certain breed & i think they are born clever.

[@KelvinPaul-zy8eo]

Hi there I wasn’t born cleaver I just followed my Dad (bless him) when I was little around the garage when he was working on his car. The key to anything is think about the problem first then slowly it’ll come to you 👍

[@felixcat9318]

That was truly outstanding! The meticulously precise attention to detail and exquisite craftsmanship made this Yambretta 350 YPVS an absolute joy to see! Whatever the eye settled on, beautiful detail abounded! I could happily spend hours closely inspecting every detail and appreciate the cleverness of the builder's decisions. This is a very special, special...

[@stoneautomotive]

Kelvin is bringing it back to the channel to go into a full break down on the build 😎 stay tuned

[@felixcat9318]

@@stoneautomotive Will do, subscribed.

[@KelvinPaul-zy8eo]

Thankyou so much for you comment, it means a lot to me👍

[@richardlennon4148]

The ingenuity of people amazes me.

[@MalteseMafia]

Wow Stunning Build, attention to detail is massive, Kelvin is a true craftsman and Engineer. 👍

[@danilo1805]

We have here a Japanese-Italian scooter with an English rider. The result is equal to a Happy Adventurer. Ride safe Mate.👍

[@markcannon1953]

Ive seen a few beautiful creations in my time but a Kenny roberts lambretta takes some beating! Love it!

[@andwerwalton1275]

Well done Kevin has to be up there with the best .hours of work certainly worth it once again well done

[@cliveturner4980]

this is fantastic ,im not a scooter fan but this is an awesome build !!!!!!!!!!! anything thats a true custom build deserves respect love it !!!!!!!!!!!

[@felixcat9318]

Very well said! I agree, this is an incredible custom build, the radiator cooling installation is itself outstanding, let alone all the other wonderfully thought out details that go to make up this fascinating build.

[@cliveturner4980]

love the thinking out of the box,most people build the same as everyone else same engine/same wheels same interior,i always built cars in my own style who wants to be the same as everyone else ? great work ,dare to be differant !!!!!!!!!!

[@tappedout300xc]

Very clean build. Now that's a true sleeper.

[@KensGarage1]

That is a beautifully done build. Looks like it was meant to be. Lots of non-Lambretta RZ350 and RZV500 stuff on my channel. Thanks for posting this one.

[@doctormccarty4137]

Beautiful work Friend! 👍 Well done 🚀

[@markianclark9645]

He said it...YAMbretta...excellent work...probably the best custom mod I've ever seen in 40 odd years of biking...perfect engine for it...too much power really...but common sense on the throttle...I guess a 100MPH would be a bit frightening with Lambretta handling...amazing what some people can do with their brains and hands...I'm in awe

[@stoneautomotive]

Kelvins going to take it for a spin with the cameras on for me so stay tuned 😬

[@kenlem4135]

very genious guy

[@twinshock175]

Insane, that's one way of saying what a clever sleeper build, thanks for showing. I had a RG250 Gamma in the day, love those twin 2strokes!

[@Ralph2]

That thing is mental. Beautifully done.

[@WareBare]

My two favourite bikes growing up in the 80s I’ve had both but never put ‘em together, absolutely gorgeous 👍🏻

[@sea-saw2654]

I am not a scooter fan at all but that is one of the nicest conversions I’ve ever seen .. 👍

[@stoneautomotive]

Agree 😎

[@choirboyfromhell1]

Helluva engineering project with great craftsmanship!

[@moreblueye]

Geni-us. Great mechanics in a beautiful package. Love the retro Yamaha theme. What I would give to have the skills to create such a complete project. You can spend a lot of time at bike shows and this is one that would make you look two twice and then still keep looking. Very , very impressive.

[@davidpeters6536]

I was pals with the lad next door but one back in 1970. He was 2 years older and had a succession of scooters and bikes. We went to Oliver's Mount meetings on Scarborough a couple of times and over the Yorkshire moors into the dales. It started with a Vespa and the a GP 200 Lamb to an AJS 350. I still ride a scooter every day but miss my 600F.

[@joeedwards9721]

I have a very critical eye for custom bikes and cars and normally like very few, or find some spoiled by a small detail. This however I think is beautiful. Well done. Excellent

[@ratneshverma8344]

Its just a piece of marvelous engineering very well done.

[@767dag]

right down to paint , awesome

[@pablootegui7103]

...what can I say... AMAZING!!!!!!! THANKS A LOT TO MAKE MY LIVE HAPPIER!! I'll share the video. It's a must to see it. Great job!!

[@philiptownsend4026]

I don't know anything about motorcycles but I could see some top class home brew engineering there. Well done.

[@tomcat7525]

Beautiful creation by Kelvin, fit and finish is amazing. 👍

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

This build looks absolutely brilliant! Keep doing what you do!👍

[@Heatheynon]

Love bikes and scooters. Two wheels together. 👍🏻

[@thedownhillerboy]

😲Enjoyed so much 🤩 watching this master piece, it looks so nice,real good taste shown here, an old friend once had this Yamaha RD350 back in the late 90's beginning the 2000's,that thing ripped.

[@stevelee5724]

That guys Yambretta was friken awesome. Very well done sir. Real clean I like it

[@Rendraco79]

EXCELLENT! That is one of my projects. thanks for the video.

[@labmatthew]

Awesome!!!!!! I had a hopped, up Li150 and more than a few RD350/400's. This is a dream!

[@santiagovasquez1404]

i can see he really loves this type of work

[@ImminghamIronhead]

It's the very definition of a hot rod; tiny, good-looking vehicle with a motor way too big for it 🙂

[@souljahshocky]

You want to see the one with an RGV 500 ENGINE then

[@ImminghamIronhead]

@@souljahshocky I'm scared

[@enoz.j3506]

Box hill,used to go there regular in the 80's,great place,last time i went was 2007 on my GSX1400,then moved to Scotland,it was the place to go in the 80,s ,no coppers spoiling the fun,remember wheelies from the roundabout to the bend for some guys,great fun & some regular special kit in the car park, moto martin gixers,cbx1000's ,good times. That scooter is such a great engineering job,well done sir.

[@stoneautomotive]

Sadly it’s not like that anymore, average speed camera along the main road and under cover police out most days ☹️

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Excellent job. I've been going to Box Hill on and off since the lates 60's.

[@Wolfie99]

Wow! What an engineering job! Hats off to you!

[@lateralg3169]

Absolutely superb engineering. well done that man. would bloomin love one!

[@twocrowsknows2811]

What a stunner! I bet riding that thing with 60+hp is crazy fun.

[@pietermaritz1809]

Missed opportunity, calling it the Yambretta. Beautiful work mate.

[@stevemasonofficial]

Already been done. About 20 years ago. People on the scooter scene have been putting RD engines in Lambretta’s for a long time. Great on a straight but poor ground clearance

[@septembersurprise5178]

Lamaha ?

[@leekindell9937]

very clever utterly brilliant build i love it. looks great hes fitted it in so well

[@blairguinea6811]

Great vid guys, thank you, there are tonnes of bikes in England, love that RD 350 Lambaretta , such a classy build 🙂

[@HendoThailand]

Love this! Great work Kelvin, it’s like looking at a dream bike from Scootering Mag back in the 80’s 😍💭

[@mariobotti1952]

What a job!! Greetings from Italy

[@jeremysaunders9916]

Genius british engineering and a work of art 👌

[@kelvinbonarski5121]

Hi there Kelvin here. Thank you for your kind comments

[@marvinwilbur9903]

he's liveing to ride..rideing to live.. bust of luck to him.. great set of wheels he's made....

[@peterjackson2722]

That is a serious bit of kit. Congratulations sir.

[@thefreedomguyuk]

Not only an outrageous idea. This is all so well executed. It looks like the bike actually was born with that engine. Everything flows, and the colours are gorgeous. I love this bike. I wouldn't want to ride it, though 😎🥰

[@deanl0]

Freewiilin'!!!

[@531c]

Ah the smell of two stroke smoke, blue smoke curling behind the bike, reminds me of my glorious (not) misspent youth. Coaxing my BSA D14/4 Bantam to start. The sound of the twin expansion exhaust pipes crackling away, music to my ears. Great bike mate

[@kingkong81icloud]

Good engines , I love Yamaha, I had 4 DTR s in the 90s my mate had a DT LC engine looks same just bigger, I had a YZ 250 with same style that black an white strip

[@oddjobtriumph1635]

O'h wow .... as an 80's Rockabilly growing up, i went to College as an apprentice Carpenter, and on my course were a few scooter Boys .... great bunch of Lads ..Nick Trundle, Paul Taylor , Ian Sterling ....they all rode Scooters , Not my idea of Transport but i did appreciate the style ... and actually quite liked the Lambretta styling .....i ended up on the back of one,. with one of the Lads..which i think was Nick....scared the crap out of me , pulling the odd Wheelie ... i held on for dear life ... i also Remember the RD's as well ........so what a collaboration of the two .....very impressive .

[@dario1837]

I'm in love with that "Lambreha" (that's the way they pronounce it), if produced would sell by the thousands!

[@suznet]

how scooters should have been, very clever piece of engineering, all for £5k - unbelievable- top marks that man.

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Ad love a retro scooter with a 350 in . Looks great well done 👍🏆🇬🇧

[@corelsland5205]

Beautyful and smart bild 🤙

[@Shinysideup]

What an amazing build, very impressive .

[@tomthompson7400]

what a smart job , the attention to detail is spectacular.

[@kingldm]

I saw this in the flesh that day at boxhill, such a clean build, looked amazing 👌

[@stoneautomotive]

Every one at Boxhill that day wanted to see it, coolest thing in the car park 😅

[@danryan4997]

When he put that painted side panel down on the floor I was like noooooooooo. Could see he didn't want to. Great build 👍

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Amazingly made so neat and tidy too!

[@Saxondog]

Clever stuff 😉. That was a nice GT750M that came into shot too.

[@Vibranttorch]

Man that gentleman is clever’ All those bikes look awesome but this is a work of art.

[@attilabori4734]

It's like having a pizza sliced with a samurai sword... Very well done Sir!

[@ndotl]

When I was 16, I owned a 1969 RD 350. Owned it for 3 years. Never had a license.

[@shanerowe3069]

I am not a religious man but, Oh my God that is cool. Anything with Yamaha speedblocks looks fantastic but that is next level.Love your R1 as well but the scooter is just beautiful

[@stoneautomotive]

Sanj owns the lovely R1, I was on the old gixxer 😅

[@enowhealthad5050]

This ride is so beautifully made. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻