Laverda 500 Alpino

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Laverda 500 Alpino
Manufacturer
Production 1977 - 1984
Class Standard
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 1980 and 1984. 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 71.9mm bore x 71.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed, manual 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.


1977 Laverda 500 Alpino[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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.

1980 Laverda 500 Alpino[edit | edit source]

If you are a rider on the market for an agile and maneuverable naked machine, than the 1980 MY Laverda 500 Alpino may be the right choice for you. It sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 497cc, parallel twin powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission that can produce 44 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque. In addition, it comes with a Marzocchi telescopic fork and Marzocchi five-way adjustable rear shocks, which not only increase its maneuverability, but also make for a more comfortable machine.


1981 Laverda 500 Alpino[edit | edit source]

The 1981 MY Laverda 500 Alpino addresses naked fans that want a more agile, maneuverable, Italian built machine. It sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 497cc, parallel twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce 44 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque. Other features include lightweight, five-spoked wheels, dual front disc brakes, telescopic forks and rear dual shocks, as well as an optional small windscreen.


1982 Laverda 500 Alpino[edit | edit source]

The 1982 MY Laverda 500 Alpino sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 497cc, parallel twin engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission, that produces 44 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque. It has been designed for riders who want a more agile and maneuverable naked machine, and comes standard with a race-derived suspension package, composed of a hydraulic telescopic front fork and dual shocks in the rear, which not only aid in maneuverability, but also make for a more comfortable machine.


1983 Laverda 500 Alpino[edit | edit source]

For riders on the market for an agile and powerful naked machine, the Italians from Laverda have launched the 1983 MY 500 Alpino, a two-wheeler that promises performance and smiles no matter where one decides to ride it, whether for a daily commute or a weekend stroll through the countryside. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 497cc, parallel twin powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce 44 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque.


1984 Laverda 500 Alpino[edit | edit source]

When it comes to agile naked machines, it doesn't get much better than the 1984 MY Laverda 500 Alpino, with its air-cooled, four-stroke, 497cc, parallel twin cylinder powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 44 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque. In addition, it comes with dual front disc brakes and a single disc brake in the back, hydraulic telescopic forks, dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension and it tips the scale at only 175 kg (386 lbs).


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