Laverda 500 Alpino (1977)

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.

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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