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Power/Weight
0.25 hp/kg
Top Speed
169 km/h
Torque
45 Nm
Engine
497 ccm
Technical Overview
1978 Laverda Alpino 500 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1978 Laverda Alpino 500 S sport motorcycle, Laverda features a 497 cc (30.3 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 44 HP (32.1 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 44.7 Nm (33 lb-ft) at 5,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 88.5 HP per liter and a 4,300 rpm working window between peak torque (5,200 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Alpino 500 S measures 175 kg (386 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.98 kg per horsepower). The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 169 km/h (105 mph).
Specific Output
88.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.25 HP/kg (3.98 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,200–9,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement497.0 ccm (30.33 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power44.0 HP (32.1 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque44.7 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.0 ft.lbs) @ 5200 RPM
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