Laverda User Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What was the first model of the company Laverda?

  The first model of the company was Laverda-75 motorcycle. This Italian elegant model was soon improved and was able to take part in races such as Motogiro di Italia and Milano-Taranto.

• When did the Laverda first come out with a 200cc engine?

  In 1961, the displacement of the produced models began to grow. On sale came the model with a two-cylinder engine of 200 cc. It should be noted that, in principle, these were two cylinders connected to each other, each 100 cc. The son of the founder Laverda, Massimo Laverda, also took a huge part in the company's affairs.

• What is the history of Moto Laverda?

  In 1947, Francesco Laverda, who lived in Breganz, a small town in the north of Italy, decided to start a motorcycle business. For this purpose, Moto Laverda was founded. Initially, it was planned to produce only mopeds and motorcycles with small-capacity engines. The first model of the company was Laverda-75 motorcycle.

• Where can I find a good Laverda 500 manual?

  Laverdino.de - Sigi Forster runs this great site devoted to the little Laverdas, includes technical manual downloads etc. Laverda500.cc - As the name suggests, devoted to the "Little Twins", by Bob Dixon in the UK.

• What kind of bike is the Laverda RGS?

  The Laverda RGS was among the last all-new designs produced by Moto Laverda in Breganze, Italy. Francesco Laverda built his first motorcycle in 1947-1948, and began serial production of a 75cc single, the Turismo, in 1950. The cosmetic condition of this machine is just as good as it looks in the photos.

• What do you need to know about a Laverda motorcycle?

  The seat is original and in perfect condition, and the rear cowl is easily removable, allowing for two up riding. The wheels are original to the machine, stamped Laverda, and are also in very nice original condition. Please note that the owner has the original spec smoked windscreen, which will be included with the sale of the motorcycle.

• What kind of engine does a Laverda have?

  This medium blue metallic seems to have been a Laverda color but perhaps not that year. Laverda began manufacturing motorcycles after WWII, and focused on air-cooled four-stroke engines. The 981 cc triple was the big gorilla, with 97 hp courtesy of electronic ignition and 32mm Dell’Orto carbs.