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Moto Board => General Monster Forum => Topic started by: Travman on November 14, 2008, 07:33:28 PM

Title: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: Travman on November 14, 2008, 07:33:28 PM
Laverda 650 frame from the 90's
(http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/1014/images/300x200/LAV650_668_750X2-01.jpg)

+

Norton Commando engine
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/CommandoEnginePic.jpg?t=1226719186)

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A combination I would have never thought of, but to my eye is drop dead gorgeous
(http://thekneeslider.com/images/alaverda3.jpg)
(http://thekneeslider.com/images/alaverda.jpg)

Here's the story behind the bike
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/november-december-2008/norton-ala-verda.aspx (http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/november-december-2008/norton-ala-verda.aspx)



Title: Re: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: lazarus7 on November 14, 2008, 07:51:26 PM
holy mother of god thats a sexy beast.....
i want. [evil] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: zarn02 on November 14, 2008, 09:17:25 PM
neato. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: teddy037.2 on November 15, 2008, 01:21:26 PM
yep, I'd hit it

;D
Title: Re: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: lauramonster on November 15, 2008, 02:43:50 PM
Holy crap is that thing beautiful!!!

Course, I'd have to take it for a test ride to see how it handled.... a day (or five) might do!!
Title: Re: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: SP3 on November 15, 2008, 02:48:03 PM
By the way, that is the only moto magazine I subscribe to.
Title: Re: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: The Don on November 15, 2008, 06:38:41 PM
Travman how do you find all these great bikes?
Title: Re: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: Travman on November 15, 2008, 08:27:19 PM
Quote from: The Don on November 15, 2008, 06:38:41 PM
Travman how do you find all these great bikes?
Nothing special.  I subscribe to Cycleworld and Motorcycle Classics magazines.  I check this site, Motorcycledaily.com and sometimes the Kneeslider whenever I have free time.

http://www.cycleworld.com (http://www.cycleworld.com)
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com (http://www.motorcycleclassics.com)
http://thekneeslider.com (http://thekneeslider.com)
Title: Re: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: DucHead on November 16, 2008, 04:53:37 AM
Beautiful creation!!!   [thumbsup]  [moto]   [beer]
Title: Re: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: zLoki on November 16, 2008, 10:47:43 AM
Wow! That thing is beautiful!

[bow_down] [popcorn]
Title: Re: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: ptooey on November 16, 2008, 03:32:19 PM
In case you guys didn't read the article to the end, it mentioned the bike is for sale at http://www.batorinternational.com/ (http://www.batorinternational.com/)

US$55k..
Title: Re: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: ducatiz on November 16, 2008, 03:38:49 PM
Ala Verda is the name of a Cagiva (Aermacchi)  bike

(http://www.motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/1968_aermacchi.jpg)
Title: Re: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on November 16, 2008, 04:55:23 PM
Quote from: ptooey on November 16, 2008, 03:32:19 PM
In case you guys didn't read the article to the end, it mentioned the bike is for sale at http://www.batorinternational.com/ (http://www.batorinternational.com/)

US$55k..

If I was going to spend over 20k on a bike....


I'd get a D16.
Title: Re: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: ptooey on November 16, 2008, 06:44:29 PM
Quote from: somebastid on November 16, 2008, 04:55:23 PM
If I was going to spend over 20k on a bike....


I'd get a D16.

That's if you can find one for sale right now, and even at a reasonable price..
Title: Re: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: ducpainter on November 16, 2008, 06:46:02 PM
Quote from: ptooey on November 16, 2008, 06:44:29 PM
That's if you can find one for sale right now, and even at a reasonable price..
They're around...brand new even.
Title: Re: Ala Verda 850 - Norton Commando Laverda Hybrid
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on November 16, 2008, 09:57:25 PM
Quote from: ptooey on November 16, 2008, 06:44:29 PM
That's if you can find one for sale right now, and even at a reasonable price..

The two local shops each have one.