Italia Connections' Early Laverdas Page 1

Older Laverda models (1948 - 1982):

• Francesco Laverda's 1st bike the 75cc.
  

  First bikes were built in 1948/49. And during the 1950's Laverda riders such as Genunzio Silvagni and Marchi won junior championships.
  

  1950 version of the Laverda 75cc.
  

• Gemini 200 twin.
  Early 60's. 200cc 4 stroke twin.
  
  Laverda Gemini 200.
  

  47mm stroke and 52mm bore with a compression ratio of 7.7:1. Feed by a single Dellorto carb, it made about 18hp at 6500rpm
  Picture supplied by Carl Wynter from the USA (who has 2 of them:-).

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  • 350 twin. . . . Link to separate page with details and pics.

  • 500 twins - Alpino & Montjuic. . . . Link to separate page with details and pics.

  • 750 twins - S, SF1, SF2, SF3 & SFC750. . . . Link to separate page with details and pics.

  • Atlas OR600 twins + Motodd Mk.5 . . . Link to separate page with details and pics.

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• 180 crank 1000 triples - 3C, 3CE & Jota 180.
  
  1974 981cc 3C.
  

  The above well kept bike pictured IIRC in the Peak District, UK and is owned by I.L.O.C. member Alan Bavington.
  

  1978 Jota 180.
  

  Not many gold ones about. Gold was only for this model year, and some of them have been re-sprayed orange(!?!)
  Photographed at the 1995 Norfolk International Rally.
  

  1980 Jota 180.

  Pictured above IIRC at Cadwell Park on an I.L.O.C. Track Day.

• 180 crank 1200 triples - 1200T, 1200TS, Mirage.
  

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  • 120 crank 1000 triples . . . Link to separate page with details and pics.
    

• V6 Endurance Racers . details and pics of this almost mythical Laverda.
  

I.L.O.C.

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.

• For more details of the I.L.O.C. events + membership.
  

Dealers

• List of dealers and suppliers of parts & accessories for early Laverda's
  

Italia's Links

• - Italia Connection's Laverda Index Page

• Italia Connection's Home Page