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paintwork, subtly reshaped fairing and tank, and some new cycle parts. Its | paintwork, subtly reshaped fairing and tank, and some new cycle parts. Its | ||
twin-downtube steel frame was identical except for its gold finish, and held | twin-downtube steel frame was identical except for its gold finish, and held | ||
a new box-section | a new box-section aluminum swingarm. Other new parts included the rear seat | ||
footrests. cast alloy wheels, plus Marzocchi forks and remote-reservoir rear | footrests. cast alloy wheels, plus Marzocchi forks and remote-reservoir rear | ||
shocks. | shocks. | ||
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(225km/h). In corners the big Laverda could not match the best Japanese | (225km/h). In corners the big Laverda could not match the best Japanese | ||
bikes in terms of agility or grip from its unfashionably narrow 18-inch | bikes in terms of agility or grip from its unfashionably narrow 18-inch | ||
tires, but it was still very enjoyable. Its Marzocchi suspension was firm | |||
and well damped: the Brembo Gold Line brakes gave superbly powerful | and well damped: the Brembo Gold Line brakes gave superbly powerful | ||
stopping. | stopping. | ||