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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1971 Laverda 750SF 744cc
1971 Laverda 750SF 744cc
Lot Number: 676
1971 Laverda 750SF 744cc
A matching-numbers example of the 750SF, Laverda’s entry into the parallel twin market in 1966. Powered by a 744cc, four-stroke, SOHC twin offering 65bhp and 115mph and featuring a twin-leading-shoe front brake, lightened crank, and a reworked frame.
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- ESTIMATE: £5,000 - £6,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 20th July, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
MCY 363J
SUMMARY
A matching-numbers example of the 750SF, Laverda’s entry into the parallel twin market in 1966. Powered by a 744cc, four-stroke, SOHC twin offering 65bhp and 115mph and featuring a twin-leading-shoe front brake, lightened crank, and a reworked frame.
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DESCRIPTION
- The Laverda 750 was manufactured between 1966 and 1975 and was Laverda’s attempt to take on the Japanese twin market
- The 750 SF (Super Freni) was introduced in 1970 and featured a twin-leading-shoe front brake, an upgraded clutch, lightened crankshaft and a reworked frame
- It was powered by a 744cc, four-stroke, SOHC parallel-twin offering 65bhp and 115mph
- Distributed in the UK through Slater Brothers and imported in kit form to avoid paying purchase tax
- This matching numbers example has been part of our vendor's Collection, which he is reducing in size
- A tidy example with just two previous owners, it's supplied with its V5 and numerous spares, including a seat unit, exhausts, fairing and screen
- May need some light recommissioning as has had little use in the last year or so
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 676
- Make
- LAVERDA
- Model
- 750 SF
- Registration Number
- MCY 363J
- Frame Number
- LAV750F 6840
- Engine Number
- 750 6840
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
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- Motorcycle Consultant
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- dan@iconicauctioneers.com
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