Aermacchi Ala Verde

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Aermacchi Ala Verde
Manufacturer
Also called 250 Ala Verde Serie 1, 250 Ala Verde Serie 2, Ala Verde Sport
Production 1959 - 1970
Class Classic
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 66.0mm x 72.0mm
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Top Speed 87 mph (140 km/h)
Horsepower 18.1 HP (13.5 KW) @ 7000RPM
Ignition bobine
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multiplate
Suspension Front: telescopic -geriani
Rear: swingarm-two shocks
Brakes Front: expanding brake
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 3.00-18
Wheelbase 52.01 inches (1321 mm)
Length 76.3 inches (1938 mm)
Width 30.0 inches (762 mm)
Height 35.83 inches (910 mm)
Seat Height 29.02 inches (737 mm)
Weight 297.62 pounds (135.0 Kg) (dry), 135.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Aermacchi Ala Verde Sport was a single cylinder, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Aermacchi between 1959 and 1970. It could reach a top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 18.1 HP (13.5 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 66.0mm bore x 72.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 246.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 3.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic -geriani while the rear was equipped with a swingarm-two shocks. The Ala Verde Sport was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 297.62 pounds (135.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.

1959 - 1972 Aermacchi Ala Verde[edit | edit source]

1959 - 1972 Aermacchi Ala Verde 1959 - 1972 Aermacchi Ala Verde

The classic single-cylinder four-stroke engine with an almost horizontal cylinder was derived from the less successful Chimera . It delivers 16 hp (11.8 kW).