Laverda 750SF3 (1976)

The Laverda 750SF3 is a motorcycle model that was produced in 1976. This bike features a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 744cc. The bore and stroke measurements are 80 x 74mm respectively, while the compression ratio is 8.9:1. The bike has an air-cooled cooling system, two valves per cylinder, and a Bosch electronic ignition.

The engine’s power is transmitted through a wet plate clutch and a five-speed transmission to the rear wheel via a chain final drive. The bike is capable of producing a peak power output of 65 horsepower at 7,300 rpm. The 2x 36mm Dell’Orto PHF carburetors are responsible for fuel induction. Starting is via an electric system.

The Ceriani telescopic forks are present in the front suspension of the Laverda 750SF3, while the back suspension features Ceriani adjustable shocks with a swinging fork. Braking is accomplished via two 280mm discs at the front and a single 280mm disc at the rear. The front and rear tires are of sizes 3.50-18 and 4.0-18 respectively.

Other specifications of the Laverda 750SF3 include a rake of 28 degrees, trail of 82mm, and wheelbase of 1452mm. The bike has a seat height of 790mm and dry weight of 215kg. The fuel capacity is 19 liters or 5.0 US gallons. Overall, the Laverda 750SF3 is a classic motorcycle model with reliable performance and impressive specifications for its time.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Laverda 750SF3

Year: 1976
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 744 cc / 45.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 80 x 74 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Induction: 2x 36mm Dell’Orto PHF carburetors
Ignition: Bosch electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 65 hp / 47.4 kW @ 7300 rpm
Clutch: wet plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Ceriani telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging fork, Ceriani adjustable shocks
Front Brakes: 2x 280mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 280mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.50-18
Rear Tyre: 4.0-18
Rake: 28.0 degrees
Trail: 82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheelbase: 1452 mm / 57.2 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 215 kg / 474 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal