Laverda 750SF3
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| Laverda 750SF3 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1976 |
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Ignition | Bosch electronic |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: Ceriani telescopic forks Rear: Swinging fork, Ceriani adjustable shocks |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 280mm discs Rear: Single 280mm disc |
| Front Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tire | 4.0-18 |
| Wheelbase | 1452 mm / 57.2 in |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Weight | 215 kg / 474 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 8.9:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the wet plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.50-18 front tire and a 4.0-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 280mm discs in the front and a Single 280mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Ceriani telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swinging fork, Ceriani adjustable shocks. The 750SF3 was fitted with a 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 215 kg / 474 lbs. The wheelbase was 1452 mm / 57.2 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Laverda 750SF3
This, the final incarnation of the SF theme, saw Laverda attempt to keep the
(by now) ageing parallel twin viable in a rapidly changing market-place. The
biggest changes concerned the fitment of cast-alloy wheels. Of five-spoke
design, these, like the drum brakes of the earlier SF series machines, were
manufactured by the Laverda-owned FLAM foundry. At the same time, the rear brake
became a disc, again, like the front, a cast-iron 280mm assembly, with
Brembo-sourced twin piston caliper. In line with the latest triples . A tail was
added to the dual saddle, which was now side-opening. By now, both the
instruments and the switchgear were of Nippon-Denso manufacture.
| Make Model | Laverda 750SF3 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1976 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Displacement | 744 cc / 45.4 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 80 x 74 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 8.9:1 |
| Induction | 2x 36mm Dell'Orto PHF carburetors |
| Ignition | Bosch electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 65 hp / 47.4 kW @ 7300 rpm |
| Clutch | wet plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Ceriani telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging fork, Ceriani adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes | 2x 280mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 280mm disc |
| Front Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tire | 4.0-18 |
| Rake | 28.0° |
| Trail | 82 mm / 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1452 mm / 57.2 in |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 215 kg / 474 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal |