Laverda 500 Formula (1978)

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