Laverda Montjuic MK I
| Manufacturer | Laverda |
|---|---|
| Production | 1979 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 180-degree crankshaft |
| Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Horse Power | 58.07 HP (43.3 KW) @ 9500RPM |
| Fuel system | 2x32mm DellOrto carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: gears Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: Marzocchi telescopic forks Rear: Marzocchi dual shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 260mm discs Rear: single 260mm disc |
| Front Tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25-18 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Laverda Montjuic MK I was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 180-degree crankshaft Naked motorcycle produced by Laverda in 1979. Claimed horsepower was 58.07 HP (43.3 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Engine
A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a gears transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 260mm discs in the front and a single 260mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Marzocchi telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Marzocchi dual shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment.
1979 Laverda Montjuic MK I
The 1979 MY Laverda Montjuic MK I is one of the most powerful half-liters designed by the Italian up to date. It sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 497cc, parallel twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce 58 horsepower. It came standard with Marzocchi telescopic forks, Marzocchi dual shocks with five-way spring preload adjustment and a Brembo braking system composed of dual 260 mm discs in the front and a single 260 mm rear disc. In addition, five-spoked, cast-alloy wheels, are standard and it could be purchased only in a race-derived orange paint scheme.