Laverda 500 Sport / Roadster (1983)

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The Laverda 500 Sport/Roadster motorcycle was manufactured in 1983 with a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, DOHC engine and a capacity of 497cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and runs on an air-cooled cooling system. The bike features 2x 32mm Dell’Orto carburetors for its induction and an electric CDI ignition system. The Laverda 500 Sport/Roadster also comes with a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. A multiplate wet clutch is included in this model. The bike has a 44 hp/32.1 kW power output @ 9500 rpm and 44.7 Nm/33 lb-ft torque @ 5200 rpm. As for the bike’s chassis and suspension, the Laverda 500 has Marzocchi forks with coil springs for the front suspension and Dual Marzocchi shocks forks coil springs with 5-way adjustable for the rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are 2x 260mm discs and a single 260mm disc, respectively. The two-wheeler has a seat height of 790mm/30.7in and wet weight of 180kg/396.8lbs, while its fuel capacity is 14.5 litres/3.8 US gal. The Laverda 500 Sport/Roadster can travel up to 105 mph with an average fuel consumption of 48 mpg. The bike is able to run 1/4 mile in 14.5 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Laverda 500 Sport / Roadster

Year: 1983


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 497 cc / 30.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 72 x 61 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: 2x 32mm Dell’Orto carburetors
Ignition: Electric CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 44.7 Nm / 33 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Clutch: Multiplate wet
Front Suspension: Marzocchi forks coil springs
Rear Suspension: Dual Marzocchi shocks forks coil springs, 5 way adjustable.

Front Brakes: 2x 260mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 260mm disc
Front Tyre: 90/90 S18
Rear Tyre: 110/90 S18
Seat Height: 790 mm / 30.7 in
Wet Weight: 180 kg / 396.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal
Consumption Average: 48 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.5 sec
Top Speed: 105 mph

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