LAVERDA 650 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

If you are a rider that wants a machine, capable of delivering the kick and punch that usually comes with a supersport machine, but also the more comfortable riding position offered by a naked roadster, and that is also capable of boulevard strolls and weekend leisure rides, than the 2001 MY Laverda 650 Lynx may be the right choice for you. It sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 645cc, V-twin powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission that can produce 72 horsepower and 62 Nm of torque.

The 2000 MY Laverda 650 Lynx sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 645cc, V-twin powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce 72 horsepower and 62 Nm of torque. It is suitable for riders who want the gut-churning performance of a supersport, but also the more comfortable riding position of a naked, that can also be used for mundane tasks such as the daily commute to and from work.

The 1997 MY Laverda 650 Ghost Legend is a more aggressive machine, as opposed to the base Ghost. At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 668cc, parallel twin cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmisison, that can produce 70 horsepower and 60 Nm of torque.

Unlike the base model, it comes with an exclusive black paint scheme, with orange coating on the frame, and orange decals on the fuel tank. In addition, it has black-finished, cast-aluminium, three-spoked wheels, which lower its unsprung weight and makes for a more maneuverable machine.

The 1996 MY Laverda 650 Ghost sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 668cc, parallel twin cylinder engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission, that can produce 70 horsepower and 60 Nm of torque. This gritty machine offers supersport-like performance, combined to the more comfortable riding position of a naked roadster. In addition, it comes with a high-end suspension system, composed of an inverted 41 mm front fork and a rear monoshock with adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression dampening.

The 1995 MY Laverda 650 Formula sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 668cc, parallel twin cylinder powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission, that can produce 70 horsepower and 61 Nm of torque. It is one of the most powerful supersports designed by the Italian brand, and comes standard with race-derived features such as its suspension package, composed of a 40mm WP upside-down fork and a WP rising rate monoshock, adjustable for preload, rebound and damping. Also, it boasts a top speed of 131 mpg, and tipped the scale at just 180 kg, which make it an agile machine, as well.

The 1995 MY Laverda 650 Sport has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 668cc, parallel twin cylinder engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission that can produce 70 horsepower and 61 Nm of torque. It boasts a state-of-the-art suspension package, composed of a 40mm WP upside-down fork, adjustable for rebound and damping, and a WP rising rate adjustable for preload, rebound and damping. Also, a Brembo braking system ensures that all that power can be easily controlled, and is formed by dual 320 mm discs with 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 245mm disc with a 2-piston caliper in the rear.