In the beating heart of the city, amidst the frenetic coming and going of passers-by and the chatter of the streets, yet another emulator of that unique design masterpiece that is Corradino D'Ascanio's Vespa emerges. His name is lampago: an electric trike that combines vintage elegance with the promise of modernity. However, like every new thing that appears, the Lampago also brings with it lights and shadows.
Lampago: When the Past Meets the Future (and wins)
Ah, the timeless charm of the Vespa! Looking at these pictures of lampago, it seems to see around a kind of slightly degenerate godchild of the iconic Italian means of transport. Created by a talented Turkish trio (Yavuz Chinkaya, Osman Colcak e Selen Sarkya), Lampago promises to bring style and substance to city streets. Will he really be able to do it?
“For one thing, it's not boring,” say its creators. Well, actually. Its naive design and the great variety of colors offered seems to prove them right. It's different from all other trikes i have seen so far. It is also fully customizable, both in the appearance of the bodywork and in the fabric. We did this by hand with the Vespa (what memories!).
Speed? Let's forget about the Vespa. Why do I call him “Slug”, in your opinion?
The name “Lampago” might evoke images of lightning and speed (this is what it means in Spanish, after all), but the reality is decidedly different. With a top speed of 45 km/h, this thing won't win any speed races.
Some would say “it's not about the destination, it's about the journey”. Of course: with the godchild of the Vespa that journey will be safe and stable, especially when it comes to sharp curves. Looking at it it seems impossible to fall for it.
But the details are nice
Every detail of the Lampago has been designed to capture attention. From the Chesterfield leather padding to vintage touches like the rear bag and spare tire cover, every element adds something extra. Too bad that even the engine is a non-negligible detail. If I call you moped, will you be offended?
With a 30Ah battery and a capacity of 1,8 kWh, the Lampago offers a power of only 60V. Its range varies between 40 and 72 km, depending on how you drive it. The Lampago sure looks like a fun and roomy vehicle (200kg load capacity): it's perfect for city trips. But if you live in the hills, you might curse him.
Let's keep the Vespa, okay?
