REAL 2000 Model 750 S Formula

Laverdalothar

Laverdalothar

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Germany
After long considerations and heavy hearted, I am offering my original 2000 Modell Laverda 750 S Formula. It is a great running, well sorted and looked after bike and I am sure I will regret it. However, I am far to heavy for it and it needs to be used more on the road.

I purchased it in 2007 I think to remember from OCT with 2 previous owners, one was Stein-Dinse, the then importer. This very bike was featured in several local magazines as it was the first year 2000 model coming to Germany (VIN 1602). According to my researches, there are only about 40 bikes ever produced in that specific configuration with Type 3 Crank, 2000 Cams (95HP and 92 or so Nm) and the oh-so-rare 5-spoke rims.

Modifications to the crank bearings and valve seats etc. have been made before I purchased it. Other modifications were minimal and only to improve starting performance (thicker cables for the starting circuit, 4-brush plate for the starter, different starter gearing). 3 Years ago, it received a decent inspection from OCT with new tires, overhaul of the front fork etc.. It has only done roughly 300km ever since.

It is in very good running condition but not 100% spotless as you can guess from a 22 years old bike.

Open to serious offers that consider the great running condition and the extremly limited number of these bikes via PN, please.

Video on Facebook from last year:
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10225453413710082

Picture from one of the reports this bike was featured in:

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Andy J said:
It needs a nice set of Termigs or Blue Flame end cans to complete the job.
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I have a set of Termignoni's, too, but one was re-sleved and has a slightly different carbone cover. I never mounted them as I did not like the trouble with the cops in Germany. Will go with the bike if the price is right ;-)
 
Thanks, T.C.. Yeah- the bike is a dream to ride really. If I would be 80 Kilos lighter and maybe 20 years younger, I would keep it, no doubt. Riding position is very sportive but not totally uncomfortable as on the 750 SFC's, at least the early ones. You need to hold your upper body out of your back-muscles though and only slightly touch the handle-bars (not leaning with your weight on the wrists). Above roughly 70 Km/h, the air keeps your body in balance. The relatively short wheel-base together with some moving of your body makes it a flicker, but also really a very nice and stabile ride, even through the tightes or the wides corners. Trust-level in suspension, tires and brakes are extremly high after just some kilometers. The quality of this setup is astonishing, especially if you know it's a development roughly 30 years old...

Unfortunately, my son prefers the riding position of his Ducati Monster (with raised footrests), which I can understand, and my wife's brother Uli would love to have the bike but can't afford it. I'll stick with the Jota and most probably the 1000 SFC (even that is not 100% sure). To less time to ride anyway...
 
chrisk said:
If I were wealthy, I’d buy it, park it at OCT and ride it through Europe when visiting.

But, am I ‘that’ wealthy…. NEIN
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I also wouldn't store it at OCT as their indoor-space is VERY limited and bikes typically do park in their patio under a cover. Not good for long-term storage to be honest...
 
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Sorry to hear this, Lothar, altho'I understand your reasons - 300kms in 3 years means it's become an ornament :(. (I have the same issue with my RGS Corsa, to be honest ...)

If no-one wants it, let Uli have it. Best it goes to some-one who appreciates it.
 
Ventodue said:
If no-one wants it, let Uli have it. Best it goes to some-one who appreciates it.
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Thanks for your kind words. It's always tough to give one of these away. If any model of the Zanes has potential to increas value over time, I think it's this one. I can imagine already how much more I will be sorry when this happens... :oops: 😉


Giving it to Uli is one consideration. He has his VFR 750 Honda now for more than 20 years. He loves it and keeps it in good condition, as it is the bike through which he learned to know his wife (which he still loves and which is currently undergoing some very serious health issues...).

Maybe we can make it part of a deal - we'll see.. Thanks again for your thoughts, much appreciated.
 
He says he had spotted it but hasn’t taken the bait yet. Perhaps he still has hope that his son will rebuild ‘dad’s Formula’ that he wrecked when he crashed into his dad trying to out brake him at some race meeting a couple of years ago. I think it could be a long wait…
However, I recall he was talking about moving on a 180, I think it was the Jota. Maybe that would be more your size???
 
Sorry to pull back the offer, but my son has reconsidered and would like to ride the bike next season to see if he can adopt to the riding position or not. What can I say... On one hand, I am happy if he likes it, on the other hand I feel sorry having caused some attention and now having to pull back, but I hope it is understandable I do that now before going into serious negotiations.

Thanks for your positive comments regarding the bike and the interest some showed, really appreciated!
 
No worries Lothar. I wish my son would show a bit more interest in my bikes but unless he could ride them using a computer mouse it’s unlikely to happen anytime soon.
if your son changes his mind again, I dare say the interest wont have gone away.
 
Thanks Andy, your "chin-up" is much appreciated. I just feel sorry to having spread the word and then have to pull back. I think its the best reason though ;-) He is also keen on riding the Jota and the 1000 SFC and see if they suit him, too. Cross your fingers he's not going to drop them, as they are quite heavy and he is very slim... ;-)
 
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