Laverda 750 SFC | Fritz Egli Racer as raced at Imola 200

With Phil Aynsley


This is one of two bikes commissioned in 1972 from Fritz Egli by the Swiss Laverda importer, Roland Borel. The bike raced in national as well as international events including the first Imola 200.

PA Laverda SFC Fritz Egli
Fritz Egli Laverda 750 SFC Racer

Compared to a standard SFC the bike is considerably lower, has a shorter wheelbase (1400mm vs 1470mm), has more ground clearance and at 185kg weighs about 20kg less.

PA Laverda SFC Fritz Egli
This custom 750 SFC features a shorter 1400mm wheelbase

Ceriani GP forks, Lockheed calipers with Scarab discs as well as a Grimeca rear brake are fitted.

PA Laverda SFC Fritz Egli
The bike is also 20kg lighter than the standard version

Egli went on to make a further 25 frames for the 750 Laverda (up until 1974), before switching to the 1000 triple.

PA Laverda SFC Fritz Egli
Fritz Egli produced 25 more frames for the 750
PA Laverda SFC Fritz Egli
This machine was commissioned by Swiss Laverda importer, Roland Borel
PA Laverda SFC Fritz Egli
Fritz Egli Laverda 750 SFC Racer
PA Laverda SFC Fritz Egli
Fritz Egli Laverda 750 SFC Racer
PA Laverda SFC Fritz Egli
Fritz Egli Laverda 750 SFC Racer
PA Laverda SFC Fritz Egli
Fritz Egli Laverda 750 SFC Racer
PA Laverda SFC Fritz Egli
Fritz Egli Laverda 750 SFC Racer

Source: MCNews.com.au

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