The Laverda 500 Alpino was a motorcycle model released in 1977. It has a four-stroke parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 497cc, generating 44 horsepower at 9500 RPM and 44.7 Nm of torque at 5200 RPM. The engine features a DOHC configuration and four valves per cylinder, with air cooling and a compression ratio of 9:6:1. The bike comes fitted with electric CDI ignition, a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front and rear suspension features Marzocchi telescopic forks and five-way adjustable shocks, respectively. Brakes are dual 260mm discs with two-piston calipers in the front and a single 260mm disc with a one-piston caliper in the rear. The Laverda 500 Alpino has a top speed of 107.2 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 5.2 seconds, with an average fuel consumption of 43 mpg. Its dry weight is 175 kg while its wet weight is 189 kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 13.5 liters.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda 500 Alpino
| Year | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 497 cc / 30.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 x 61 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Induction | 2x 32mm Dell’Orto carburetors |
| Ignition | Electric CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 44.7 Nm / 33 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Marzocchi 5-way adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes | 2x 260mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90-18 |
| Dry Weight | 175 kg / 385.8 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 189 kg / 416.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 43 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14.0 sec / 93 mph |
| Top Speed | 107.2 mph |
