Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
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The Laverda 500 Formula is a limited edition race-derived machine, with a production of just 210 units between 1977 and 1980. It addressed the more adventurous among Laverda fans, and not only, boasting race-derived parts such as the Marzocchi telescopic front fork, the adjustable Marzocchi dual shock absorbers in the rear, and a Brembo braking system with dual 260 mm discs in the front and a single 260 mm disc in the rear.
At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 497cc, parallel twin cylinder engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission. Also, it weighed only 172 kg, making it one of the most agile half-liter available on the market.
LAVERDA 500 Formula 1977-1980
LAVERDA 500 Formula 497
| engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 180-degree crankshaft | Displacement: | 497 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.8x2.4 in OR 71 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | Horsepower: | -/- KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 2x32 mm PHF DellOrto carburetors |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed, manual | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | gears | Final Drive: | chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | Marzocchi telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | swinging arm fork, adjustable Marzocchi shock absorbers | Front Brake: | 2x 260mm 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: | 379 lbs OR 172 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 3.7 gallons OR 14.0 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 90/90 S18 | Rear: | 110/90 H18 |
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