Laverda got their start with big bikes in the US through American Eagle, the brainchild of Jack McCormack. Laverda knew that if they wanted to have success in America, they’d need to up their displacement. So they partnered with the McCormack to bring a 744cc twin to the States. Unfortunately for Jack, his company folded fairly quickly, and Laverda soldiered on under their own name. In 1970, they released the Super Freni (SF), which translates to Super Brakes. By ’74, the bike had evolved into the SF2, which featured Nippon Denso instruments, a new exhaust, and dual front disc brakes.
The 744cc motor produced 60 horsepower, good for a top speed of just over 100 miles per hour. As a ’74, this was the last year before Laverda switched to having the shifter on the left and the rear brake on the right, per American regulations. For more on the SF, check out this article on Motorcycle Classics – where they call it a “flawed masterpiece.”
This example (VIN: 10008358) has 27,132 miles. The seller recently imported it to California (titled and registered in the state) from an Italian collection. It was restored in 2009 in Italy, with occasional use since. Interestingly, when the motor was redone it was given high compression pistons, racing camshaft, and lightweight valves. It also has a SFC oil pump and a dual exhaust. The seller estimates output is now 75 horsepower. The other non-stock modification is longer rear Ceriani shocks from a later model SF2. Find this 750SF for sale in San Francisco, California with bidding up to $7,600 and the reserve not yet met