Laverda 750 Strike: history, specs, pictures

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Laverda 750 Strike
Manufacturer
Production 1999 - 2001
Class Naked
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 83.8mm x 83.8mm
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Horsepower 90.12 HP (67.2 KW) @ 9200RPM
Torque 54.58 ft/lbs (74.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System EFI
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: Paioli Racing inverted adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping
Rear: Paioli monoshock adjustable spring preload, rebound & compression damping
Brakes Front: dual disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 120/60 ZR17
Rear Tire 160/60 ZR17
Wheelbase 54.09 inches (1374 mm)
Seat Height 30.31 inches (770 mm)
Weight 399.04 pounds (181.0 Kg) (dry), 186.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Laverda 750 Strike was a twin, four-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Laverda between 1999 and 2001. Max torque was 54.58 ft/lbs (74.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 90.12 HP (67.2 KW) @ 9200 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 747.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/60 ZR17 front tire and a 160/60 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Paioli Racing inverted adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping while the rear was equipped with a Paioli monoshock adjustable spring preload, rebound & compression damping. The bike weighed just 399.04 pounds (181.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.09 inches (1374 mm) long.

1999 Laverda 750 Strike[edit | edit source]

The 1999 MY Laverda 750 Strike sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, parallel twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission that can produce 82 horsepower and 75 Nm of torque. It is a naked roadster that can compare to most supersports available on the market, and was designed for riders who want supersport-like performance and the superior comfort given by the more relaxed riding position of a naked machine. Standard features include a Paioli Racing upside-down fork, a Paioli monoshock in the rear and a Brembo braking system, composed of dual 320mm discs in the front and a single 245mm disc in the rear.