500 SFC

1982 Laverda 500 SFC Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Laverda's sport motorcycle platform, the 1982 Laverda 500 SFC features a 496 cc (30.3 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 45 HP (32.8 kW) at 8,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 90.7 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 500 SFC measures 194 kg (428 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.31 kg per horsepower). The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 182 km/h (113 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Laverda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1981 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.