Laverda 500 Zeta (1978)

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