The Laverda 500 Alpino S was a motorcycle released in 1978. It had a four-stroke parallel twin cylinder engine, with a capacity of 497 cc and air cooling. The bike had a compression ratio of 8.6:1, and a maximum power of 44 hp at 9500 rpm. It used a 6-speed transmission and a chain for the final drive. The frame was made of steel and had telescopic front forks and adjustable shocks in the rear suspension. The front brakes had 2x 260mm discs and 2 piston calipers, while the rear brake had a single 260mm disc and a 1 piston caliper. The tires were 90/90-17 in the front and 110/90-18 in the rear. It weighed 175 kg dry and 189 kg wet, with a fuel capacity of 13.5 litres. The bike had a consumption average of 48 mpg, a standing 1/4 mile time of 14.5 seconds and could reach a top speed of 105 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda 500 Alpino S
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 8.6:1 |
| Induction | 2x 32mm Dell’Orto PHF 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 |
| Frame | Steel loop |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging forks, 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 | 48 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 105 mph |
