The Laverda 668 Diamante motorcycle was released in 1997 and featured a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 668cc. It had a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and was cooled by air and oil. The bike had a maximum power output of 70hp at 8000rpm and max torque of 60Nm at 7000rpm. It was fitted with Twin Weber-Marelli electronic injection and ignition. The bike had a six-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension was made up of 40mm WP upside-down forks while the rear suspension was WP rising rate adjustable preload. The bike had a front brake consisting of 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers and a rear brake with a single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper. The Laverda 668 Diamante had a dry weight of 180kg, a fuel capacity of 18 litres or 4.7 US gallons, and was equipped with 120/70 ZR17 front tires and 170/60 ZR17 rear tires.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda 668 Diamante
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Dry Weight | 180 kg / 396.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
