1997 Laverda (Zane) 668 Sport 668cc

• Laverda, also known as Moto Laverda SAS – Dottore Francesco Laverda e fratelli, was an Italian high-performance motorcycle manufacturer known for its robust and innovative machines
• Facing bankruptcy, in 1993, millionaire Francesco Tognon bought Laverda in its entirety thus saving the company and setting up what looked like the first serious attempt in a decade to relaunch the brand. Over the next five years, they introduced a small selection of new sports models based on a thorough refresh of the DOHC 650 cc parallel-twin derived from the old Alpino, upped to 668 cc and clothed in contemporary superbike livery. These bikes were built in Zane, Italy from 1993 until 1999 before Laverda was sold to Aprilia in mid-2000
• Introduced in 1997, the 668 Sport was a fully faired sports machine similar to the 650 Sport and Formula models but with two round headlights instead of a single-round unit. 
• It was powered by a 668cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled, parallel-twin with fuel injection and offered 70bhp at 8,000 rpm and 45 lb.ft of torque at 7,250rpm
• Suspension consisted of a 40mm WP inverted adjustable telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable WP shock absorber on the rear, providing excellent riding capabilities
• The Sport was dressed in a full fairing and with standard features including dual headlights, a small windscreen, two-piece dual seat, a passenger grab handle, and three-spoke aluminium-alloy wheels
• They were available in yellow with black and red with black. Some metallic grey areas, such as the bottom of the fairing and small side covers, were also present
• With a genuine recorded mileage of just 102km at the time of viewing, this has to be one of lowest mileage 668 Sports extant
• Recently fitted, due to age, with a replacement fuel pump and filter, a new battery and two new tyres
• We are informed that the bike is starting and running well but has not been ridden for some time
• Depending upon your requirements, we suggest that an element of recommissioning may be required should you wish to return the bike to the road
• An affordable, entry-level Italian Sports Thoroughbred that offers an opportunity to acquire a very rare machine with unrepeatable mileage.

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