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.

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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