Neil, I was going to ask which specific classic scooter this was styled after? I wasn't sure if it was Vespa or Lambretta?...Lambretta pic attached.
Good looking scooter, either way.
repost from 2022.....The LIKE200i was designed in Italy by Massimo Zaniboni
His first rendering of our LIKE as submitted to KYMCO @ 2008.
BELOW: the body style as they came into production in 2009.
Obviously his assignment was to draw a scooter which was reminiscent of
Lambrettas and
Vespas. (it has been said that the LIKE looks like it could be
their kid
The 50cc version preceded the 163cc "200i" in N. America. South America, Asia and Europe were getting 125cc versions. Not sure when Europe was finally able to buy the 163cc model.
Twin f/r disc brakes w/braided lines provide amazing & easily modulated stopping power. Instant all-weather starts with EFI. Air/cooled trouble-free simplicity. The battery is under the floor and the tank is under the seat. It is also very easy to service!
The sleek little 1997 People came from his pen.
Massimo also worked on designs for Italjet, Moto Guzzi, Suzuki, Piaggio, and on various Kymcos - among others.
Stig