Post Listing Update: Despite 7 bids up to $35,000, this SFC did not meet reserve.
Laverda’s 750 SFC is one of the legends of Italian motorcycles, and this one stands out thanks to a documented history and a Falloon Report from none other than Ian Falloon.
SFC stood for Super Freni Competizione, or “Super Brakes Competition.” The brakes weren’t the only thing that were super – the engine got bigger valves and 36mm Amal carbs to boost power up to 75 horsepower, which yielded a top speed of about 135 miles per hour. As this is a ’74, it’s a MK2 bike which got disc brakes and several improvements from the ’73 race bikes. Each engine was dyno tested to ensure at least 70 horsepower was produced,a nd the frames were strengthened compared to the SF model. Want to know more about why this bike has become such a legend? Check out this article from Motorcycle Classics. Nowadays the Laverda name has all but evaporated, sitting dormantly under the umbrella of the Piaggio group.
This example (VIN: 75017148) is said to be an excellent example of a US version, though it has a European taillight (smaller than the American version), turn signal/reflector delete, and Verlicchi twin cable throttle. It’s claimed to have just 242 miles and the Falloon Report details the original sale to a Canadian dealer, as well a later sale through Michael’s Motorcycles. It should be noted that the fuel tank is aluminum replica that Falloon calls a “perfect copy of the original fiberglass.”
Find this SFC for sale in New York, New York with bidding up to $30,100 and the reserve not yet met
Note that this bike was on eBay 6 months ago, and it did not meet reserve with 4 bids up to $37,003.