The Laverda 500 Zeta motorcycle was produced in 1978 and is a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, with 4 valves per cylinder, 497 cc capacity, and air cooled. It has a compression ratio of 9.0:1, a 6 speed transmission, and a chain final drive. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 44 hp at 9500 rpm and 44.7 Nm of torque at 5200 rpm. Its suspension consists of Marzocchi forks in the front and a swinging arm fork with adjustable Marzocchi shock absorbers in the rear. It has 2x 260mm discs with 2 piston calipers in the front and a single 260mm disc with 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front and rear tires are 90/90 S18 and 110/90 H18, respectively. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 172 kg/379 lbs and its fuel capacity is 14.5 liters/3.8 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda 500 Zeta
| 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 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 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 | 172 kg / 379 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal |
