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Laverda 500 Zeta

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Make Model

Laverda 500 Zeta

Year

1978

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

Front Suspension

Marzocchi forks

Rear Suspension

Swinging arm fork, adjustable Marzocchi shock absorbers.

Front Brakes

2x 260mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes

Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre

90/90 S18

Rear Tyre

110/90 H18

Dry Weight

172 kg / 379 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal
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