Scomadi Turismo Leggera

Scomadi Turismo Leggera

Manufacturer	Scomadi
Also called	TL
Predecessor	None
Successor	Turismo Technica
Class	Scooter
Engine	TL50: 49.6 cc (3.03 cu in) air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder TL125: 124.6 cc (7.60 cu in) air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder TL200: 180.8 cc (11.03 cu in) liquid-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder
Bore / stroke	TL50: 39 mm × 41.5 mm (1.54 in × 1.63 in) TL125: 52.4 mm × 57.8 mm (2.06 in × 2.28 in) TL200: 63 mm × 58 mm (2.5 in × 2.3 in)
Compression ratio	TL50: 10:1 TL125: 10.5:1 TL200: 12.1:1
Power	TL50: 3.22 hp (2.40 kW) @ 7,000rpm TL125: 9.39 hp (7.00 kW) @ 8,000rpm TL200: 18.37 hp (13.70 kW) @ 8250rpm
Torque	TL50: 3.2 N⋅m (2 lb⋅ft) @ 6,500rpm TL125: 9.67 N⋅m (7 lb⋅ft) @ 7,200rpm TL200: 15.5 N⋅m (11 lb⋅ft) @ 6,500rpm
Ignition type	TL50/125: Electronic CDI TL200 Inductive
Transmission	CVT
Frame type	Space frame tubular chassis
Suspension	Front: Double hydraulic pre-load adjustable shock absorber with coil spring with anti dive linkage system Rear TL50/125: Coil spring with adjustable pre-load hydraulic shock absorber Rear TL200: Double Coil spring with adjustable pre-load hydraulic shock absorber
Brakes	Front: 220mm Disc Rear: Drum/200mm Dsic/220mm Disc
Tyres	Front: 110/70-12 Rear TL50: 110/70-12 Rear TL125/200: 120/70-12
Wheelbase	TL50: 1,380 millimetres (54 in) TL125/200: 1,370 millimetres (54 in)
Dimensions	L: 1,870 millimetres (74 in) W: 620 millimetres (24 in) H: 1,115 millimetres (43.9 in)
Seat height	780 millimetres (31 in)
Weight	TL50: 89 kilograms (196 lb) TL125: 100 kilograms (220 lb) TL200 127.5 kilograms (281 lb)  (dry)
Fuel capacity	11 L (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal)

The Scomadi Turismo Leggera, also known as TL, is the first scooter made by Scomadi. It was made to fill the gap for a 'retro styled' 'modern scooter'.^[1]

History

The Scomadi Turismo Leggera started life as the brainchild of Frank Sanderson, who owned a business doing one off conversions putting of automatic and motorcycle into classic Lambretta's, and Paul Melici owner of a scooter shop.^[1] A limited run of 10 Scomadi carbon fiber TL250 scooters using Vespa GTS 250 engines. ^[2] The success of the TL250 led to the creation of the TL300 using Fiberglass panels to reduce costs, the engine being a GTS 300 engine.^{[3] [4]}

After Piaggio pulled the plug on an engine deal Scomadi took manufacturing to China through Hanway Motors. The first scooter to roll off the production line in November 2014 was the TL50.^[3] The TL125 was to follow in June 2015 and the TL200 in April 2016.^[3] The first 100 TL200's were called FP200 (First Production)^[5] and were given to people who supported the crowd funding of the bike. In 2017 after relationships with Hanway Motors broke down Scomadi moved manufacturing to Thailand. This effectively spelt the end for the scooter, eventually being replaced by the Scomadi Turismo Technica.

Design

Body

The Scomadi TL's bodywork resembles a 1968-71 Lambretta GP/DL. Bodywork was made of plastic bolted onto a purpose built tubular frame to house a modern engine. The TL200 is easily identified because it is liquid-cooled and has a large air scoop under the bike where the radiator is housed, the TL50 and TL125 are missing this due to being air-cooled.^[6]

Engine

The TL200 uses a liquid-cooled 180.8cc four-stroke 4-valve twin-cam, with Magneti Marelli fuel injection, engine derived from an Aprilia Scarabeo.^[6]

Paint

Scomadi TL's came in 9 colours, the original 6 colours were Atomic Orange, Dual (Magma Red/Ocean Blue), Magma Red, Ocean Blue, Onyx Black and Satin Graphite. Three colours were then added in 2016 Mint Green, Carbon Effect and Chrome Effect.^[7]

References

This page was last edited on 20 August 2023, at 18:52