Laverda 750GTL
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Laverda 750GTL | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1975 - 77 |
Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 7.7:1 |
Ignition | Bosch electronic |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Suspension | Front: Ceriani telescopic forks Rear: Swinging fork, Ceriani adjustable shocks |
Brakes | Front: 2x 280mm discs Rear: Single 280mm disc |
Front Tire | 3.50-18 |
Rear Tire | 4.0-18 |
Wheelbase | 1452 mm / 57.2 in |
Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
Weight | 215 kg / 474 lbs (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 7.7:1 compression ratio.
DriveEdit
Power was moderated via the wet plate.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 3.50-18 front tire and a 4.0-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 280mm discs in the front and a Single 280mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Ceriani telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swinging fork, Ceriani adjustable shocks. The 750GTL was fitted with a 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 215 kg / 474 lbs. The wheelbase was 1452 mm / 57.2 in long.
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OverviewEdit
Laverda 750GTL
For the 1975 model year onwards, Laverda offered the 750 GTL. This employed the chassis and most of the mechanical components from the SF series, including the Francesco Laverda-designed, FLAM-produced 230mm drum front and rear brakes. The concept and detail changes were the work of Laverda rider and journalist, Giancarlo Daneu. The original idea was for a refined touring mount, but in reality the factory produced very few for general sale. Instead, although it was a sales flop in the civilian market, the model went on to achieve considerable success as a police motorcycle, not just in Italy but also in the export markets, notably in the Arab countries of the Middle East. Besides its all-new bodywork, the GTL also sported rubber fork gaiters, a passenger grab rail and high handlebars. For police work, a fairing, legshields, crashbars, hard panniers and a radio carrier were fitted, the latter in conjunction with a single seat. The softer engine specification of the GTL made it ideal for tasks such as traffic duty and escort work. Besides a lower 7.7:1 compression ratio there were smaller 30mm square slide VHB Dell'Orto carbs and reduced cam lift. The early GTL had an enormous 200mm (8in) Bosch headlamp, but this was soon abandoned in favor of a 180mm (7in) assembly (also of Bosch origin). Switchgear and instrumentation came via Nippon-Danso and there were all the other late SF goodies, such as Conti exhaust, stainless steel mudguards (and chainguard), Borrani alloy rims and dual Fiamm horns. Just to add confusion, some machines employed an alternator instead of a dynamo - neither having a particular advantage over the other on this particular model. Some machines, especially in the Middle East, also came with an SF specification engine. For the standard, low compression, small-carb model, official Laverda sources claimed a maximum speed of 180km/h (112mph).
Make Model | Laverda 750GTL |
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Year | 1975 - 77 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
Displacement | 744 cc / 45.4 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 80 x 74 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Compression | 7.7:1 |
Induction | 2x 36mm Dell'Orto PHF carburetors |
Ignition | Bosch electronic |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 65 hp / 47.4 kW @ 7300 rpm |
Clutch | wet plate |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Front Suspension | Ceriani telescopic forks |
Rear Suspension | Swinging fork, Ceriani adjustable shocks |
Front Brakes | 2x 280mm discs |
Rear Brakes | Single 280mm disc |
Front Tire | 3.50-18 |
Rear Tire | 4.0-18 |
Rake | 28.0° |
Trail | 82 mm / 3.2 in |
Wheelbase | 1452 mm / 57.2 in |
Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
Dry Weight | 215 kg / 474 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal |