Talk about a fantastic name for a motorcycle. The Laverda Ghost Strike is one of the many variants the Italian firm pushed out in the late 90s that were powered by either the 650 or 668cc parallel twins. Laverda actually offered a Ghost and a Strike as separate models, the former a trellis-framed naked bike, the latter a perimeter-framed naked. The Ghost Strike was a naked bike with a chin fairing.
Check out 668-Tech for a list of all the different variants Laverda was pushing out at the close of the century. Laverda got some grief about their 650 when they brought it out, so the 668 was quickly introduced with new materials and designs for the cylinder head and barrels. The engine produced 70 horsepower and about 50 pound-feet of torque. I don’t feel that the bike has aged particularly well in terms of design, but you can be confident that you won’t see many others on a weekend ride. Or any ride.
This specific Laverda Ghost Strike 668 is claimed to run perfectly and has a few extras like bar end mirrors, aluminum rear sets, and a M2 exhaust. It’s been recently serviced and is ready for the next owner.
Find this Laverda Ghost Strike for sale here on Craigslist in Redondo Beach, California for $4,800.