Laverda 668 Ghost Strike (1997)

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The Laverda 668 Ghost Strike is a motorcycle produced in 1997, with a four stroke, DOHC, parallel twin cylinder engine and a capacity of 668 cc. It is cooled by air/oil and has a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The induction is Twin Weber-Marelli electronic injection and ignition is Weber-Marelli electronic. It can reach a maximum power of 70 hp and a maximum torque of 60 Nm. Its transmission has six speeds and its final drive is a chain. The front suspension consists of 40mm WP Upside-down forks that are adjustable for rebound and damping, while the rear suspension is a WP rising rate that is adjustable for preload, rebound, and damping. The front brakes have two 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 245mm disc with a 2 piston caliper. The front tyre is 120/70 ZR17 and the rear tyre is 170/60 ZR17. Its dry weight is 180 kg and its fuel capacity is 18 litres.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Laverda 668 Ghost Strike

Year: 1997


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 668 cc / 40.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 78.5 x 69 mm
Cooling System: Air/oil cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: Twin Weber-Marelli electronic injection
Ignition: Weber-Marelli electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 70 hp / 52 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 65 hp / 48.4 kW @ 7800 rpm
Max Torque: 60 Nm / 44.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 6 speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 40mm WP Upside-down forks, adjustable rebound and damping.
Rear Suspension: WP Rising rate adjustable preload, rebound and damping.

Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 170/60 ZR17
Dry Weight: 180 kg / 396.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal

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