Laverda 500 ALPINO S
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| Laverda 500 ALPINO S | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1978 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinders |
| Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
| 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: gears 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 S was a air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinders Naked motorcycle produced by Laverda in 1978. Max torque was 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 5200 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 43.99 HP (32.8 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a gears transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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.
1978 Laverda 500 ALPINO S[edit | edit source]
The 1978 MY Laverda 500 Alpino S sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 497cc, parallel twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce 44 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque. This naked half-liter addresses riders who want a trademark Italian design and craftsmanship on their machine, as well as those who want a more gritty and performance-oriented bike.
Standard features include Marzocchi telescopic forks, adjustable dual shocks in the rear, dual 260 mm disc brakes in the front and a single 260 mm disc in the rear, as well as Dell'Orto PHF carburetors. It boasted a top speed of 105 mph.