Laverda 650 Prototype (1967)

The Laverda 650 Prototype motorcycle was introduced in 1967 and featured a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 653. The bike had a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and was fitted with 2x 28mm Dell’Orto carburetors. It had a kick start and a transmission with five speeds. The front suspension was Marzocchi telescopic forks while the rear suspension was a swinging arm dual shocks. The bike had front brakes with 2x 180mm drums and a rear drum brake. The wet weight of the bike was 218 kg, and it had a fuel capacity of unspecified size. The Laverda 650 Prototype was an early version of the Laverda model line and was later refined and improved upon in subsequent years. Users can find various parts manuals for the model online.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Laverda 650 Prototype

Year: 1967
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder.
Capacity: 653
Bore x Stroke: 75 x 74 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: 2x 28mm Dell’Orto carburetors
Starting: Kick
Max Power:
Max Torque:
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Marzocchi telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm dual shocks
Front Brakes: 2x 180mm drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.50-18
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Wet Weight: 218 kg
Fuel Capacity:
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