Laverda 650 Ghost Strike (1996)

The Laverda 650 Ghost Strike is a motorcycle produced in 1996 with a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine. It has a capacity of 668 cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The bike uses twin Weber-Marelli electronic injection for induction and ignition. It has a maximum power output of 70 hp at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 60 Nm at 7000 rpm. The bike uses a 6-speed transmission and a chain final drive.

The front suspension is inverted with 41mm adjustable rebound and compression dampening, while the rear suspension is a monoshock with adjustable spring preload, rebound, and compression dampening. Brakes consist of twin 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers in the front and a single 245mm disc with a 2 piston caliper in the rear.

The Laverda 650 Ghost Strike has a seat height of 760 mm and weighs 202 kg with a fuel capacity of 16 liters. The bike has an average fuel consumption of 15.5 km/lit and can reach a top speed of 193.5 km/h. The braking distance from 60-0 mph is 13.8 meters and the standing 1/4 mile takes 12.4 seconds at 165.5 km/h. Manuals available for the bike include the 668 Sport Owners Manual, 668/Diamante parts manual – legend, 650/Formula parts manual, and 668 Strike/Ghost/Legend parts manual – legend.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Laverda 650 Ghost Strike

Year: 1996

Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder

Capacity: 668 cc / 40.7 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 78.5 x 69 mm

Cooling System: Air/oil cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

Induction: Twin Weber-Marelli electronic injection

Ignition: Weber-Marelli electronic

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 70 hp / 52 kW @ 8000 rpm

Max Power Rear Tyre: 65 hp / 48.4 kW @ 7800 rpm

Max Torque: 60 Nm / 44.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm

Transmission: 6 speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Inverted 41mm adjustable rebound and compression dampening

Rear Suspension: Monoshock adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression dampening

Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/60-17

Rear Tyre: 160/60-17

Seat Height: 760 mm / 29.9 in

Wet Weight: 202 kg / 445.3 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal

Consumption Average: 15.5 km/lit

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.8 m / 39.6 m

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.4 sec / 165.5 km/h

Top Speed: 193.5 km/h

Manuals: 668 Sport Owners Manual / 668/Diamante parts manual – legend / 650/Formula parts manual / 650/Formula parts manual – legend / 650/Formula parts manual – legend / 668 St rike/Ghost/Legend parts manual – legend