750 SF

1971 Laverda 750 SF Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Laverda's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1971 Laverda 750 SF pairs a 744 cc (45.4 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.6 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 750 SF measures 231 kg (509 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.85 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Laverda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1971 to 1974, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.