600 SFC

1988 Laverda 600 SFC Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Laverda for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1988 Laverda 600 SFC pairs a 571 cc (34.8 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 64 HP (46.7 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 112.1 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the 600 SFC measures 160 kg (353 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.4 HP/kg (2.5 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 205 km/h (127 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Laverda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1988 to 1989, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.