| MODEL | LAVERDA 500 ALPINO 1979 - 1984 |
| Year | 1979 - 1984 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, air cooled, parallel twin, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 497 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 72 x 61 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | — |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | — |
| Rear Suspension | — |
| Front Brakes | Dual 260 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 175 kg / 385.8 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The Alpino 500 was Laverda's small-capacity eight-valve twin, a light and compact sports roadster with a six-speed gearbox. These later years carry the same listed specification as the earlier ones, aimed at riders wanting something lighter than the big triples.
