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The SF evolved to include disc brakes, cast magnesium wheels, and other technical novelties. Developed in parallel with the road bikes was the SFC (super freni competizione), a half-faired racer that was developed to win endurance events like Le Mans, the Montjuic 24 hours and the Bol D'Or. This they did, often placing first, second and third in the same races, and dominating the international endurance race circuit. Distinguished by its characteristic orange paint which would become the company's race department | The SF evolved to include disc brakes, cast magnesium wheels, and other technical novelties. Developed in parallel with the road bikes was the SFC (super freni competizione), a half-faired racer that was developed to win endurance events like Le Mans, the Montjuic 24 hours and the Bol D'Or. This they did, often placing first, second and third in the same races, and dominating the international endurance race circuit. Distinguished by its characteristic orange paint which would become the company's race department colour, its smooth aerodynamic fairing and upswept exhaust, the SFC was Laverda's flagship product and best advertisement, flaunting pedigree and the message of durability, quality, and exclusivity. The SFC "Series 15,000" was featured in the Guggenheim Museum in New York's 1999 exhibit "the Art of the Motorcycle" as one of the most iconic bikes of the 1970s. | ||
In 1968 Laverda launched a new 750cc model range to be ahead of the Japanese competition. This model featured a new three cylinder power plant. In 1972 the all new 1000 3C model went into production. This model shared some of the more exotic features of the SF/SFC such as the engine as a stressed chassis member and distinctive styling. Even though the 1000cc represented little improvement over the outgoing twins, still it had considerably more power. Combined with its sheer size, weight and after gaining the title of the "World's Fastest Production Motorcycle" it quickly won a reputation as a "Hard Man's bike". | In 1968 Laverda launched a new 750cc model range to be ahead of the Japanese competition. This model featured a new three cylinder power plant. In 1972 the all new 1000 3C model went into production. This model shared some of the more exotic features of the SF/SFC such as the engine as a stressed chassis member and distinctive styling. Even though the 1000cc represented little improvement over the outgoing twins, still it had considerably more power. Combined with its sheer size, weight and after gaining the title of the "World's Fastest Production Motorcycle" it quickly won a reputation as a "Hard Man's bike". |