Laverda 200 Bicilindrico

Laverda 200 Bicilindrico
ManufacturerLaverda
Also calledLaverda Gemini
Production1962-1976
ClassStandard
Engine199.5 cc (12.17 cu in) Air cooled ohv 4 stroke parallel twin
Bore / stroke52 mm × 47 mm (2.0 in × 1.9 in)
Compression ratio7.7:1
Top speed115 km/h (71 mph)
Power11 bhp (8.2 kW) @ 6,500 rpm
TransmissionGear primary, wet clutch, 5 speed, chain drive
SuspensionFront: telescopic forks
Rear: swinging arm, twin shock absorbers
Brakes170 mm (6.7 in) Drums front & rear
Tyres250x18 front, 300x17 rear
Wheelbase1,280 mm (50 in)
Weight120 kg (260 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity13 L (2.9 imp gal; 3.4 US gal)
Footnotes / references
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The Laverda 200 Bicilindrico (200 Twin) is a 199.5 cc (12.17 cu in) air cooled ohv 4 stroke parallel twin motorcycle produced by the Italian manufacturer Laverda from 1962 to 1976. It was the company's first twin machine[1] and the time of introduction it was Laverda's largest displacement model. Around 4,500 machines were produced, 2,000 of which were sold on the home market. Most of the remainder were exported to the UK and US as the 200 Gemini. The 14 year production run made it one of Laverda's longest running models.[6]

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