Laverda 500 ALPINO
'Laverda 500 ALPINO' | |
Manufacturer | [[Laverda]] |
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Production | 1977 - 1979 |
Class | [[:Category:Naked motorcycles|Naked]] [[Category:Naked motorcycles]] |
Engine | air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinders |
Bore / Stroke | 71.9mm x 71.9mm |
Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
Horsepower | 43.99 HP (32.8 KW) @ 9500RPM |
Torque | 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 5200RPM |
Fuel System | 2x32mm DellOrto Carburetors |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: Marzocchi telescopic forks Rear: Marzocchi 5-way adjustable shocks |
Brakes | Front: 2x260mm discs 2 piston calipers Rear: Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 90/90-17 |
Rear Tire | 110/90-18 |
Weight | 175.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Laverda 500 ALPINO was a air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinders Naked motorcycle produced by Laverda between 1977 and 1979. Max torque was 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 5200 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 43.99 HP (32.8 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Engine
A 71.9mm bore x 71.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 90/90-17 front tire and a 110/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x260mm discs 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Marzocchi telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Marzocchi 5-way adjustable shocks.
1977 Laverda 500 ALPINO
The 1977 MY Laverda 500 Alpino sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce 44 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque. It addresses riders who want a gritty, half-liter, naked machine, and with the added benefit of a genuine Italian design and craftsmanship. Standard features include a Marzocchi telescopic fork in the front and dual, five-way adjustable Marzocchi shocks in the rear, a dual, 260 mm disc braking system in the front and a single 260 mm disc in the rear, as well as chromed elements, from the exhaust to the forks, as well as the engine accents.
1979 Laverda 500 ALPINO
The 1979 MY Laverda 500 Alpino is a machine which combines the agility and prowess of a naked two-wheeler with the enhanced comfort and ease-of-use of a touring machine. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 497cc, in-line two cylinder engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission that can produce 44 horsepower. In addition, it comes standard with a small windshield, a high-end suspension package for increased comfort and a race-derived braking system, which increase safety levels on this machine.