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1997 Laverda 668 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Laverda's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1997 Laverda 668 pairs a 668 cc (40.8 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 70 HP (51.1 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 60 Nm (44.3 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 104.8 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), 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 668 measures 185 kg (408 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.38 HP/kg (2.64 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 760 mm (29.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.