Laverda 668
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| Laverda 668 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1997 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | air/oil cooled, four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 78.5mm x 78.5mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 130 mph (210 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 70.0 HP (52.2 KW) @ 8000RPM |
| Torque | 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 7250RPM |
| Fuel System | EFI |
| Transmission | Gear box: gears Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 40mm WP upside-down forks, adjustable rebound and damping Rear: WP rising rate adjustable preload, rebound and damping |
| Brakes | Front: 2x320mm discs 4 piston calipers Rear: single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 170/60 ZR17 |
| Seat Height | 29.92 inches (760 mm) |
| Weight | 407.86 pounds (185.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Laverda 668 was a air/oil cooled, four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Laverda in 1997. It could reach a top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). Max torque was 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 7250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 70.0 HP (52.2 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled air/oil cooled, four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. A 78.5mm bore x 78.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 668.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a gears transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 170/60 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x320mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 40mm WP upside-down forks, adjustable rebound and damping while the rear was equipped with a WP rising rate adjustable preload, rebound and damping. The bike weighed just 407.86 pounds (185.0 Kg).
1997 Laverda 668[edit | edit source]
Unlike its 650 siblings, the 1997 MY Laverda 668 has received a new twin headlight and a revised fairing. In other aspects, it is virtually unchanged, sharing its features and specs with its 650 forefathers. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 668cc, parallel twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce 70 horsepower and 61 Nm of torque. It addition, a WP suspension package, formed by a 40 mm inverted fork in the front and a rising rate monoshock in the rear ensure increased comfort for the rider, as well as improved maneuverability.