Laverda 750 GT "American Eagle"

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Laverda 750 GT "American Eagle"
Manufacturer
Production 1969
Class Classic
Engine
air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder
Bore / Stroke 78.7mm x 78.7mm
Compression ratio 7.7:1
Horsepower 52.03 HP (38.8 KW) @ 6900RPM
Fuel System 2x30mm DellOrto VHB30 carburetors
Transmission Gear box: gears
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: Marzocchi telescopic forks
Rear: swinging arm with dual shocks
Brakes Front: single 230 mm drum
Rear: single 200 mm drum
Front Tire 3.50-18
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Weight 218.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Laverda 750 GT "American Eagle" was a air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Laverda in 1969. Claimed horsepower was 52.03 HP (38.8 KW) @ 6900 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 78.7mm bore x 78.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 753.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a gears transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50-18 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 230 mm drum in the front and a single 200 mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Marzocchi telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a swinging arm with dual shocks. The 750 GT "American Eagle" was fitted with a 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1969 Laverda 750 GT "American Eagle"[edit | edit source]

1969 Laverda 750 GT "American Eagle" 1969 Laverda 750 GT "American Eagle"

The 1969 MY Laverda 750 GT "American Eagle" sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 753cc, parallel twin cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce 52 horsepower. It was designed as a classic american cruiser, with enhanced touring capabilities, as the GT in its name suggests.

Standard features include a dual seat, Marzocchi telescopic forks in the front and a swinging arm with dual shocks rear suspension, which increase both comfort and cornering abilities, as well as a chromed dual exhaust system. The braking system is composed of a single 230 mm drum in the front and a 200 mm drum in the rear.