Laverda 500 Alpino S (1978)

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