Laverda 668 Black Strike (1997) vs Honda MT 50 / MT5 Tornado (1979-00)
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| Make: | Laverda | Honda |
| Model: | 668 Black Strike | MT 50 / MT5 Tornado |
| Years: | 1997 | 1979-00 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve induction |
| Capacity: | 668 cc / 40.7 cu-in | 49 cc / 2.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78.5 x 69 mm | 39 x 41.4mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Induction: | Twin Weber-Marelli electronic injection | 13mm Keihin PF05B carburetor |
| Ignition: | Weber-Marelli electronic | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 70 hp / 52 kW @ 8000 rpm | 7 hp / 5.2 kW @ 9000rpm |
| Max Torque: | 60 Nm / 44.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 5.4 Nm / 4 lb-ft @ 6000rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 40mm WP Upside-down forks, adjustable rebound and damping. | 27mm Air adjustable hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | WP Rising rate adjustable preload, rebound and damping. | Dual dampers adjustable for preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 2.50 x 19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 ZR17 | 3.00 x 16 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 6.8 Litres / 1.8 US gal |