650

The Laverda 650 is the middleweight parallel twin from the brand’s 1990s revival. Its 668 cc liquid-cooled twin sits in an aluminium frame and appeared as sporting 650 Sport/Formula models and more road-oriented Ghost versions. Dutch registrations for this canonical sit around 47 kW and 190 kg, but confirm the exact version: fairing, carburettors, brakes and engine tune differ. It is a characterful Italian middleweight with direct handling and less abundant parts support than Japanese contemporaries.

The 650 suits a rider wanting an unusual sporting twin and willing to plan maintenance carefully. A good example handles keenly, but neglected cooling, carburettors or electrics can become expensive. Buy on invoices, not looks alone. Check the original airbox, exhaust and fairing parts, as model-specific items are difficult to source. Cold starting, stable operating temperature and healthy charging voltage matter more than a low odometer reading.