did Laverda build a better SV650 7 years ago? - SV650.org

15-05-06, 01:13 PM

Afternoon.
Just thought I throw this up for intertests sake, it's a small spiel about the mooted '99 Laverda Lynx 650 using our favourite mid sized v-twin. Package is something like Monster meets enduro in it's visuals. Aside from the back lights and a few minor details the Lynx still looks quite fresh, kudos to it's stylists. An exhaust like that on the '07 SV would be cool.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/lynx.html

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15-05-06, 01:19 PM

Remember that from a few years ago... I wounder what happened to the prototype.

15-05-06, 01:19 PM

looks sweet tbh!!

15-05-06, 01:32 PM

That looks really nice, the back end especially: almost like a Speed Triple with a nicer swingarm.

Dropped bars, wider radiator with small discreet scoops on it, gloss black colourscheme and bandit-style clocks and it'd be gorgeous.

15-05-06, 01:34 PM

not bad at all...

northwind · 15-05-06, 01:41 PM

I don';t like the frame, it's neither one or t'other.

IIRC that's the project that eventually became the Cagiva Raptor... I think Laverda's owned by the same company. Though that culd be rubbish.

15-05-06, 03:02 PM

I quite like the tank and frame, sort of monster meets pointy.

Laverda tended to use decent suspension, probably Paoli forks (sp?) and the five spoke wheels and swingarm are nice.

Tail is a little bulky looking and the can goes straight in the bin with the footpegs.

7.5 outta 10.

15-05-06, 03:53 PM

Yes I remember seeing that, and rather liked it too. Probably not a bigger enough market place for two Italian exotics using the venerable SV650 motor, seeing as Cagiva's Raptor isn't a particualarly big seller either.

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15-05-06, 03:57 PM

Frame = yuck

The rest = mmm

Biker Biggles · 15-05-06, 05:03 PM

Laverda is now owned by Aprillia but was an independant firm then.They made a similar bike with their own parallel twin engine as part of a range all using this motor. I had a 750 sports version.It had top quality suspension and a great Nikko Bakker frame and was my first "modern" bike.I loved riding it but it was unreliable and the engine was a bit of a tractor.I swapped it for a Kwak ZX6R and did'nt regret it.

15-05-06, 01:13 PM	#1
SV650S_DUB Guest Posts: n/a	did Laverda build a better SV650 7 years ago? Afternoon. Just thought I throw this up for intertests sake, it's a small spiel about the mooted '99 Laverda Lynx 650 using our favourite mid sized v-twin. Package is something like Monster meets enduro in it's visuals. Aside from the back lights and a few minor details the Lynx still looks quite fresh, kudos to it's stylists. An exhaust like that on the '07 SV would be cool. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/lynx.html [/img]

15-05-06, 01:41 PM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I don';t like the frame, it's neither one or t'other. IIRC that's the project that eventually became the Cagiva Raptor... I think Laverda's owned by the same company. Though that culd be rubbish. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

15-05-06, 05:03 PM	#10
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Laverda is now owned by Aprillia but was an independant firm then.They made a similar bike with their own parallel twin engine as part of a range all using this motor. I had a 750 sports version.It had top quality suspension and a great Nikko Bakker frame and was my first "modern" bike.I loved riding it but it was unreliable and the engine was a bit of a tractor.I swapped it for a Kwak ZX6R and did'nt regret it. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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15-05-06, 01:19 PM	#2
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Remember that from a few years ago... I wounder what happened to the prototype.

15-05-06, 01:19 PM	#3
Marshall Guest Posts: n/a	looks sweet tbh!!

15-05-06, 01:32 PM	#4
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	That looks really nice, the back end especially: almost like a Speed Triple with a nicer swingarm. Dropped bars, wider radiator with small discreet scoops on it, gloss black colourscheme and bandit-style clocks and it'd be gorgeous.

15-05-06, 01:34 PM	#5
r4ce_e3nd Guest Posts: n/a	not bad at all...

15-05-06, 03:02 PM	#7
haggis Guest Posts: n/a	I quite like the tank and frame, sort of monster meets pointy. Laverda tended to use decent suspension, probably Paoli forks (sp?) and the five spoke wheels and swingarm are nice. Tail is a little bulky looking and the can goes straight in the bin with the footpegs. 7.5 outta 10.

15-05-06, 03:53 PM	#8
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	Yes I remember seeing that, and rather liked it too. Probably not a bigger enough market place for two Italian exotics using the venerable SV650 motor, seeing as Cagiva's Raptor isn't a particualarly big seller either. .

15-05-06, 03:57 PM	#9
JakeRS Guest Posts: n/a	Frame = yuck The rest = mmm