Laverda 750 SF (2001) - anyone know....

**Her_C4** · 28th September 2004, 19:45

......anything about these? Or better still, does anyone own one (either currently or in the past) that would be prepared to have a bit of a chat to about them?

The story is (oh good grief I hear you say - why is there is ALways a story!!) that I am pre-empting a successful completion and pass of my full licence next Wednesday (yaaaayyyyyyyy!!) so was doing some window shopping (ok - some MORE window shopping

), to move on up from the bewdy l'il CBR250RR that I have been trotting around on for the last 4 months and looking for something that will rock my boat as it were. (I am highly into boat rocking - an addictive exercise if ever there was one!!! )

Being a distinctly individual sort of person, I kinda really would like a distinctly individual sorta bike and got a bit tied in knots over a certain MV Augusta F4 (

- oh be still my beating heart!!!) which has not yet altogether been discounted - (does anyone here work for a bank that allows free access to large amounts of funds by random individuals over a long period??).

In trying to balance out my approach I hit the stores again and found that there is a (jap import) Laverda sitting in the showroom of a rather large motorcycling retail establishment here in Wellington - in exchange for an exhorbitant amount of paper bills. (I could buy a brand new Triumph Daytona for a couple of grand less!!).

Given that I actually know nothing about them (not too surprising as I have found over time that I know a lot less than I thought I did ... about pretty much everything really!!), I asked a couple of pretty dumb questions at the shop, and consequentially did not receive any enlightening information in return.

I have of course asked some sensible questions like ---- 'does it come in another colour?' and 'Can you start it up for me so I can .... hear it running...?' along with the boring 'what about parts availability?' and 'are those k's genuine?'. But thats about as far as my gray cells would take me today....

Soooooo - any info at all would be greatly appreciated?! :spudwave:

Anyone?

Please?

**sAsLEX** · 28th September 2004, 20:05

http://www.laverda-nz.org

may be something there to help

**James Deuce** · 28th September 2004, 20:19

White Trash loves them, but for what it's worth, I've never seen a bike mag report that trumpeted reliability, ease of maintenance, spares availability, or longevity. They do say that they are a delight from a handling perspective though.

You should PM White Trash and get his first hand reports though.

**Sensei** · 28th September 2004, 20:45

Mate brought one went great till it blow 5th gear out of the gear box may not be a general fault but not a good look . Bike handled excellent great brake's didn't sound that kool for a twin ,but try one out for yourself to be sure SENSEI

**White trash** · 28th September 2004, 21:09

Originally Posted by Jim2

White Trash loves them, but for what it's worth, I've never seen a bike mag report that trumpeted reliability, ease of maintenance, spares availability, or longevity. They do say that they are a delight from a handling perspective though.

You should PM White Trash and get his first hand reports though.

Who's bike shop do you think it's at, mate.

I think Her_B4 may be after a slightly less biased opinion.

But for what it's worth, I think they're fan-fuggin-tastic and would by one in heart beat. But only so I could go TRX hunting

**Her_C4** · 29th September 2004, 17:05

Originally Posted by White trash

I think Her_B4 may be after a slightly less biased opinion.

Jim2 - It would be fair to say that I could not help but note WT's unbridled enthusiasm

for the Laverda in question, and yes WT, I was hoping to get some objective feedback from people with first hand experience...

Thanx for the link Saslex, I have found that there are a few sites around but unfortunately none appear to be specfically relative to the model in question... I will need to read further.

Sensei - does your mate still own it? Would they mind if I contacted them to have a chat?

Cheers,
Chrissie

**James Deuce** · 29th September 2004, 17:07

Originally Posted by White trash

Who's bike shop do you think it's at, mate.

I think Her_B4 may be after a slightly less biased opinion.

But for what it's worth, I think they're fan-fuggin-tastic and would by one in heart beat. But only so I could go TRX hunting

Tortoise and Hare mate. I'll just wait for the freedom bid by either inlet valves or conrods and then give you lift back to Wellington.

**James Deuce** · 29th September 2004, 17:09

Chrissie ignore my comment above. I spake thusly because WT is Good & Hard. Good for nothing and Hard on his bikes.

I reckon it would be a distinctive ride that you would enjoy for years provided you lavished loving care (money) on it. It IS Italian after all.

**Her_C4** · 29th September 2004, 17:16

Originally Posted by Jim2

Chrissie ignore my comment above. I spake thusly because WT is Good & Hard.

Ok thanks Jim2 - I will take your word for that if you don't mind -

[/QUOTE]It IS Italian after all.[/QUOTE]

Oh dear - should I be looking at something a little more sensible then? Like a Yamaha perchance? :spudwhat:

**James Deuce** · 29th September 2004, 18:27

Originally Posted by Her_B4

Ok thanks Jim2 - I will take your word for that if you don't mind -

It IS Italian after all.

Oh dear - should I be looking at something a little more sensible then? Like a Yamaha perchance? :spudwhat:

Most people vote with their heart when it comes to bikes. Provided your wallet has at least some heart you should be fine with the Laverda. I bought the TRX because I really wanted a twin, but have a friend with a Ducati 748 who while comfortably off, would probably be very rich if he didn't have the Ducati.

**Blakamin** · 29th September 2004, 18:43

If ya like it, buy it!

btw. theres a slightly blurry photo of your bike Here

**dangerous** · 29th September 2004, 19:54

Well if you are talking about the bike attached below then I can answer some of your questions I hope. This is a 1997 S which was the last model to come out along with the Formular which was a tad up spec with full fairing and more C/F. These bikes do have there problems after all they are Itialian.
Also ask here http://morini.com.au/phpBB2/index.php I use the Guzzi section quite a lot it is very handy if you own Itialian.

**Her_C4** · 29th September 2004, 22:24

Originally Posted by Blakamin

If ya like it, buy it!

btw. theres a slightly blurry photo of your bike Here

Not too bad - didn't realise that you had the camera! Well done

Originally Posted by Dangerous

Well if you are talking about the bike attached below then I can answer some of your questions I hope. This is a 1997 S which was the last model to come out along with the Formular which was a tad up spec with full fairing and more C/F. These bikes do have there problems after all they are Itialian.

That is great!! Can you please PM me your phone number and a suitable time to contact you?

Yes the one I am looking at is the 750 S Formula with the full fairing....

Cheers,
Chrissie