Laverda 668 (1997)
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
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