The Laverda Twins and Triples Bible: 650 & 750cc Twins, 1000 &1200cc Triples
Paperback Version Softcover
by Ian Falloon
description
From humble beginnings in 1948, Laverda made the move into large capacity motorcycles in 1966. A successful racing program led to the release of the legendary 750SFC, followed by the 1000cc triple. This evolved into the spectacular Jota and a new-generation RGS during the 1980s.
Now part of the Aprilia - Moto Guzzi - Laverda group, Laverda has acquired a following of almost fanatical proportions. The large capacity twins and triples were some of the most charismatic and exciting motorcycles produced in a golden era. With a successful endurance racing program publicizing them, Laverda's twins soon earned a reputation for durability that wasn't usually associated with Italian machinery.
Contents:
● Introduction & Acknowledgements
● A brief history of Laverda motorcycles until the 650 Twin
● 650 and 750 Twins
● 750 SFC
● 1000cc 180-degree Triples
● 1200cc Triples
● 120-degree Triples
● Racing history
● Technical specifications
Originally built for the British market, the 1000cc Jota was the fastest Superbike available in its day. While the twins faded before the end of the 1970s, the triples continued for almost another decade before dying with a whimper. By this time the company was in serious difficulty and went into receivership. Despite a resurrection in the 1990s, it is the classic twins and triples of the late 1960s through until the mid-1980s that Laverda is now famous for.
product details
- Publisher: Veloce Publishing
- ISBN: 1787110486 (1-787-11048-6)
- ISBN-13: 9781787110489 (978-1-787-11048-9)
- Format: Softcover, 160 pages
- Date Published: 2016
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