The Laverda 668 Sport from 1997 is a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 668 cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and uses a wet sump for lubrication. The induction system is twin Weber-Marelli electronic injection and ignition is also electronic. The bike has a max power of 70 hp at 8000 rpm and a max torque of 60 Nm at 7000 rpm. The clutch is a wet, multiple disc type that is cable operated and the transmission has 6 speeds. The front and rear suspensions are both WP brand and have adjustable rebound and damping. Brakes are 2x 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers in the front and a single 245mm disc with a 2 piston caliper in the rear. Tires are 120/70 ZR17 in the front and 170/60 ZR17 in the rear. The motorcycle weighs 185 kg and has a fuel capacity of 16 liters or 4.2 US gallons. The seat height is 760 mm.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda 668 Sport
| Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| 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 |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6 speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 40mm WP Upside-down forks, adjustable rebound and damping. |
| Rear Suspension | WP Rising rate adjustable preload, rebound and damping. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 ZR17 |
| Seat Height | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 185 kg / 407.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
