Laverda 650 Ghost Legend - 1998 Specifications and Reviews

The 1998 Laverda 650 Ghost Legend is an air-cooled naked bike ideal for riders seeking classic Italian styling with modern reliability. Its 668cc twin-cylinder engine delivers 70 horsepower and 60 Nm of torque, offering spirited mid-range performance. Known for its lightweight construction at 185kg and approachable seat height, it suits both experienced riders and those transitioning to larger displacement bikes.

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General information

CategoryNaked bike
Year1998
ModelLaverda 650 Ghost Legend
 
 

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission typefinal driveChain
Gearbox6-speed
Cooling systemAir
StarterElectric
Valves per cylinder4
Torque60.00
Power70.00
Stroke4
Engine typeTwin
Capacity:668.00 ccm (40.76 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Seat height760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight185.0 kg (407.9 pounds)

Laverda 650 Ghost Legend dimensions and frame

Front brakesDual disc
 
 

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.3784 HP/kg
Top speed190.0 km/h (118.1 mph)

Other specs

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Performance Profile & Rider Fit

70 hp
Peak Power
4.2s
0-60 mph
118.1 mph
Top Speed

Best For

Track55%
City65%
Cornering80%
Daily Riding60%
Touring45%
Passenger40%

Rider Profile

Best ForThis bike suits riders with at least intermediate experience who appreciate an air-cooled twin with characterful, slightly old-school power delivery.
PurposeBuilt as a naked roadster, it's aimed at spirited street riding and twisty backroads rather than long-distance touring or off-road use.
Rider FitA moderate 760mm seat height and manageable 185kg dry weight make it accessible to riders of average build and fitness.
CharacterIt has an eager, torquey twin-cylinder personality with a raw mechanical feel typical of air-cooled Italian nakeds of its era.
Not Ideal ForThis is not the right bike for riders seeking off-road capability, heavy touring comfort, or modern electronic rider aids.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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1998 Laverda 650 Ghost Legend Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 760mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1998 Laverda 650 Ghost Legend, with a moderate knee angle of around 115 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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