| MODEL | LAVERDA 500 ALPINO S 1978 |
| Year | 1978 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 497 cc / 30.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 72 x 61 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 32.1 kW / 44 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 44.7 Nm / 33 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
| Ignition | Electric CDI |
| Induction | 2x 32 mm Dell'Orto PHF carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel loop |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm, adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes | 2x 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 lb |
| Wet Weight | 189 kg / 416.7 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 48 mpg |
| Top Speed | 169 km/h / 105 mph |
The 1978 revision of the 500 Alpino added a balancer shaft to cut vibration, a rubber-mounted headlamp, a slimmer tank and new colours. Character stayed the same: a light, well-finished Italian twin with good handling that needs revs to go quickly. Period testers still found it vibratory and expensive for its class.
