This 1973 Laverda SF1 is an exceptional example of Laverda’s super-sporting 750. It has been very faithfully restored to original specifications—cosmetically and mechanically—by the team at Museo Moto Laverda in Breganze. The overall condition is stunning with professional paintwork, excellent chrome, new dual seat, new original Conti crossover exhaust system and proper detailing. A new correct cylinder block, cylinder head and pistons were fitted, and all other mechanical items were inspected and refreshed as required. According to the sellers, this machine starts, idles and runs like new, with very spirited performance. The odometer shows only 21,285 miles (34,256 kilometers). The 5-speed transmission shifts cleanly, and the clutch action is excellent with the hefty feel typical of Laverdas. The flat handlebars provide a sporty riding position, and this model has a right-hand foot shifter. The SF stands for “Super Freni,” or big brakes, and this machine has the correct second-generation brakes designed by Francesco Laverda, which proved themselves well even in production racing. As a 1973 example, the instruments are by Nipon Denso, as is the electric starter. The choice to use premium components, and their robust construction, gave Laverda twins (and later triples) a reputation for high quality, terrific reliability and superb handling, which is solid and stable. The vibration from the parallel-twin motor is minimal given the solid castings and frame, and the exhaust note is superb. Laverda’s exceptional twins are known for their long-term reliability, sporting performance and classic styling. They were very expensive in their day, their production was limited, and very few clean examples have survived. This exceptional example of Laverda’s super sport model is one of the most desirable and offers a thrilling riding experience. The 1973 Laverda 750 SF1 sports an air-cooled, 4-stroke, overhead- camshaft 744cc parallel-twin mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, producing 65 HP. It was the super sport model of the day and provided the basis for many successful racers. Laverda 750s have an outstanding racing history, as the factory racing team won every endurance race it entered in 1970. Later street models incorporated many of the racing bike’s features, and Laverda continued to develop the SFC production racers; the series concluded with the SF3 models of 1976. This is a superb example of a very rare factory café racing motorcycle. S222.1 1973 Laverda SF1
