Q: What is the Laverda V6?

The Laverda V6 was the product of a unique set of circumstances and a bygone generation of racing when the rules were still open and innovation was still possible.

Q: What is a Laverda Formula 500?

Formula 500 bikes were developed to drum up interest in Laverda ’s smaller lineup of motorcycles – in this case the 350cc and 500cc models. These were air-cooled parallel twins that looked to capture a market outside of the big twins such as the 750 SFC and even bigger triples such as the 1000cc Jota & RGS.

Q: What happened to the Laverda brand?

The late 1970s were an interesting time for the Laverda brand. Competition from all angles resulted in lackluster sales numbers and a fading appeal in the market. For the 1978 model year a new name was introduced to the North American market, Jarama.

Q: What kind of engine does a Laverda 750 SFC have?

A development of Laverda ’s 650cc parallel twin ( itself a template of Honda’s 305 ), the 750 SFC immediately did well in competition, and was made in rather small lots from 1971-75. For 1974, the factory blue-printed engine with two 36mm Dell’Orto carbs and 9.9-to-1 compression made a reliable 75 hp with Bosch electronic ignition.

Q: What happened to the Laverda brand?

The late 1970s were an interesting time for the Laverda brand. Competition from all angles resulted in lackluster sales numbers and a fading appeal in the market. For the 1978 model year a new name was introduced to the North American market, Jarama.

Q: What is a Laverda Formula 500?

Formula 500 bikes were developed to drum up interest in Laverda ’s smaller lineup of motorcycles – in this case the 350cc and 500cc models. These were air-cooled parallel twins that looked to capture a market outside of the big twins such as the 750 SFC and even bigger triples such as the 1000cc Jota & RGS.

Question 1

What is the Laverda V6?

Accepted Answer

The Laverda V6 was the product of a unique set of circumstances and a bygone generation of racing when the rules were still open and innovation was still possible.

Question 2

What is a Laverda Formula 500?

Accepted Answer

Formula 500 bikes were developed to drum up interest in Laverda’s smaller lineup of motorcycles – in this case the 350cc and 500cc models. These were air-cooled parallel twins that looked to capture a market outside of the big twins such as the 750 SFC and even bigger triples such as the 1000cc Jota & RGS.

Question 3

What happened to the Laverda brand?

Accepted Answer

The late 1970s were an interesting time for the Laverda brand. Competition from all angles resulted in lackluster sales numbers and a fading appeal in the market. For the 1978 model year a new name was introduced to the North American market, Jarama.

Question 4

What kind of engine does a Laverda 750 SFC have?

Accepted Answer

A development of Laverda’s 650cc parallel twin ( itself a template of Honda’s 305 ), the 750 SFC immediately did well in competition, and was made in rather small lots from 1971-75. For 1974, the factory blue-printed engine with two 36mm Dell’Orto carbs and 9.9-to-1 compression made a reliable 75 hp with Bosch electronic ignition.

Question 5

Why choose a Laverda?

Accepted Answer

Craftsmanship and extensive experience in design, production and assembly for lasting top performance of your Laverda. A stable investment, after all your Laverda remains visually original but makes optimal use of contemporary materials, techniques and technical insights.

Question 6

What is a Coppa Laverda?

Accepted Answer

A lesser known (at least in the US) series existed in Europe, known as the Coppa Laverda (Laverda Cup). Formula 500 bikes were developed to drum up interest in Laverda’s smaller lineup of motorcycles – in this case the 350cc and 500cc models.

Question 7

What happened to the Laverda brand?

Accepted Answer

The late 1970s were an interesting time for the Laverda brand. Competition from all angles resulted in lackluster sales numbers and a fading appeal in the market. For the 1978 model year a new name was introduced to the North American market, Jarama.

Question 8

What is a Laverda Formula 500?

Accepted Answer

Formula 500 bikes were developed to drum up interest in Laverda’s smaller lineup of motorcycles – in this case the 350cc and 500cc models. These were air-cooled parallel twins that looked to capture a market outside of the big twins such as the 750 SFC and even bigger triples such as the 1000cc Jota & RGS.

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