The Laverda 500 Formula is a motorcycle from 1978 with a four-stroke parallel twin cylinder engine, DOHC, and four valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 497cc and a compression ratio of 10.2:1. The bike has two 32mm Dell’Orto PHF carburetors and electric CDI ignition. It can produce a maximum power of 52 hp or 38.7 kW at 9500rpm. It has a six-speed transmission and uses chain drive. Its suspension features Marzocchi forks in the front and a swinging arm fork with adjustable Marzocchi shock absorbers in the rear. It also has two 260mm discs and two piston calipers for the front brakes and a single 260mm disc and one piston caliper for the rear. The front tire is 90/90 S18, while the rear tire is 110/90 H18. The dry weight of the bike is 154kg or 339.5lbs, and it has a 13.5 liter or 3.5 US gallon fuel capacity.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda 500 Formula
| 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 | 10.2:1 |
| Induction | 2x 32mm Dell’Orto PHF carburetors |
| Ignition | Electric CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 52 hp / 38.7 kW @ 9500rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm fork, adjustable Marzocchi shock absorbers. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 260mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 90/90 S18 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90 H18 |
| Dry Weight | 154 kg / 339.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
