Italia Connections' Laverda page

Humble Origins

The venue was a village, named Breganze in the Dolomites of North East Italy. This was the home of Pietro Laverda's family agricultural machinery manufacturing business. This business was sold by the family to the Fiat Group in 1978, Laverda combine harvesters are still made today ;-)

The first production Laverda motorcycle model was a 49cc made in 1949 by Pietro's grandson Francesco Laverda.

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Zane Laverda models:

*** Aprilia have taken-over Laverda. As yet there is still no official announcement regarding Aprilia's intention for the marque. The Zane factory has been closed now for some time and is said to be set to assemble Taiwanese scooters with Laverda logos! :-(
Rumours are rife of plans to build a badged Laverda carrying a Triumph (triple?) engine. Aprilia have released details of their new Moto GP engine which is a triple derived from Formula 1 technology including pneumatic valves - we will have to wait and see if this becomes the basis of a new Laverda range.
Nobody appears to know if the planned Zane Laverda triple has survived at all. It would appear NOT to have been part of the take-over deal??

For full details and pictures of the Zane Laverda model line-up.

Models included are as listed below, plus other models made since the the factory was reborn:

650 Lynx

This could be a very important bike to the Laverda factory. It was put on show during the end of 1999 and hoped to be in production for Spring 2000.
Powered by Suzuki's 650cc V-twin from their SV650.

750 Black Strike Cafe Racer

750S

750 Super Sports

750 SFormula

Released at the 1999 Milan Show. The SFormula for 2000 was updated and now has the name SFormula, keeping with Laverda's historical naming of it's 750 models (i.e. 'SF').

New Triple(s)

There are rumours galore, but the recent takeover by Aprilia has thrown everything into limbo. Aprilia have yet to make any formal announcement as to what they intend to do with the Laverda marque.

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Breganze Laverda models (pre.1989):

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For details and pictures of the Breganze Laverda (pre.1989) model line-up.
Models included are as listed below:

Francesco Laverda's 75cc bike.

200 twin.

350 twin.

500 twins - Alpino & Montjuic.

Atlas OR600

750 twins - SF1, SF2, SF3 & SFC750.

180' crank 1000 triples - 3C, 3CE & Jota 180'.

180' crank 1200 triples - 1200TS, Mirage.

120' crank 1000 triples - Jota 120', RGS, RGA, Corsa & SFC1000.

V6 Endurance Racers

Motodd framed variants

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Laverda E-maillist

There is a busy maillist for Laverda enthusiasts, the above link gives instructions on how to subscribe.

I.L.O.C.

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The International Laverda Owners Club (ILOC), was founded in 1974, and members now exceed 1000. Full membership is open to all Laverda owners, enthusiastic non-owners are welcome to join as associates, whilst wives and girlfriends etc may join as Joint Members.
Club objectives are to promote interest in Laverda motorcycles, organise meetings and social events, encourage members' knowledge and enjoyment of Laverdas.

I.L.O.C. Events Diary

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Dealers

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Laverda Gallery The above linked page has thumbnails with links to larger images for you to download if you wish.

Stop Bike Thief!

Link to I.L.O.C.'s 1999 Anniversary Big Party page

Click on the above link to view the 1999 Big Party page with photos and details of the event. Yours truly was the organisor, as such I would like to thank all who came and hope that you left with pleasant memories of the weekend.

Here are some links with lots more useful information.....

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