BMW R12 Twin carb vs Laverda 750 Super Sport (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R12 Twin carbstacks up against the Laverda 750 Super Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R12 Twin carbLaverda 750 Super Sport
Model year19422001
Price
Engine745 cc747 cc
Horsepower20 hp92 hp
Torque82 Nm
Weight185 kg185 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). SingleDual disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires3.50-19 / 3.5-19

BMW R12 Twin carb vs Laverda 750 Super Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R12 Twin carb and the Laverda 750 Super Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R12 Twin carb brings 20 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Laverda 750 Super Sport counters with 92 hp at 185 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: