Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1983, 1984
When it comes to agile naked machines, it doesn't get much better than the 1984 MY Laverda 500 Alpino, with its air-cooled, four-stroke, 497cc, parallel twin cylinder powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 44 horsepower and 45 Nm of torque. In addition, it comes with dual front disc brakes and a single disc brake in the back, hydraulic telescopic forks, dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension and it tips the scale at only 175 kg (386 lbs).
engine specs | Type: | air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinders | Displacement: | 497 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.83x2.40 in OR 72 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 | Horsepower: | 44/9500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 33/5200 lb-ft/RPM OR 45/5200 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 2x32mm DellOrto Carburetors |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed, manual | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | Marzocchi telescopic forks | Rear Suspension: | Marzocchi 5-way adjustable shocks | Front Brake: | 2x260mm discs 2 piston calipers | Rear Brake: | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 386 lbs OR 175 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 3.7 gallons OR 14.0 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 90/90-17 | Rear: | 110/90-18 |
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