Laverda 668 Diamanta (1997)

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