Comparing 3 1970-era Italian 750 motorcycles

[@jimmarshall807]

Wow, what a trio of beautiful motorcycles, I'm jealous!

[@wakinossin]

No need to be jealous - just drop by and take a look - they are even nicer in person!

[@zem6217]

You simply can't get tired of Italian classic motorcycles. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@Alcyon99]

Enjoying your videos very much. You sir are spending your money properly! I had seven bikes pass through my hands, three of them Ducatis, the only one I really still miss is the Laverda 750; the Italian style and mechanical engineering ability coupled with the reliable Japanese and German electrics made it irresistible. I presume it's looking back with rose-coloured spectacles, but I put in fairly long days and I don't recall the vibration being a problem.

[@wakinossin]

Thanks for your comments. Yes I enjoy all these bikes and I'm always changing my mind about which I prefer. Then I realized that it is whichever bike I rode last! As I dismount the machine I'm thinking to myself "man, I need to ride this bike more often, it's the best!". And then the next day I ride another one, and when I return I think the exact same thoughts. They're all great! Still, I think the Laverda 750 is underrated and overlooked. While the Ducati and the Benelli shine in certain areas, the Laverda does everything well. I have two, a '72 SF and a '73 SF1, and while both of those have different engine characteristics (see my videos on the subject), they both vibrate more than the other marques. I have an old shoulder injury and my right arm goes numb after a while riding. This happens much sooner on the Laverda than the Ducati, and never happens on the Sei... Still, I prefer the Laverda if I'm just going for a ride or even for a run into town.

[@erniel7689]

Nice collection, thanks for sharing. I would’ve liked hearing them running.

[@wakinossin]

Look through my other videos, there are many with them running.

[@keithm6117]

Very interesting, I have a 750Gt and love it's style & handing like you said it has long legs, you have a special collection and thank you for sharing it with us..

[@wakinossin]

I appreciate the kind words!

[@massimofigna8721]

Very nice combinations of Italians!!!!

[@wakinossin]

You betcha!

[@MrOkorodeluxe]

The Laverda is the best bike of these three. I owned a 750 SF II for over 20 years and I exchanged it for a Ducati Pantah 750 SL. Biggest mistake of my life :(

[@wakinossin]

I've never even heard of a Pantah 750 SL - as you can see on my channel, I have a Pantah 500 and a 600, and an Alazzurra 650 (which is an underrated, terrific all-around machine!). I do enjoy those bikes. But Laverda holds a special place in my heart. Most people are awestruck by the Sei, and most gravitate to the Ducati 750 GT, and for good reason. If you are in town, you'll find the SF series far easier to live with.

[@MrOkorodeluxe]

@@wakinossin You are so right! It was an Alazzurra 650 with is actually a 650 SL with other dresses. I liked the fuell economy of the Alazzurra but I never became friends with her; the handling of the Laverda was more my book

[@willyrackham2957]

The Laverda all day long ...I owned one for years never broke down ever ...the Benneli is not very well engineered....the Ducati not bad but ...no ...Laverda s built to last

[@willyrackham2957]

I don't like bikes that vibrate that's why I got rid of all my British twins ...I would not have kept my Laverda so long if it vibrated that badly .

[@wakinossin]

@@willyrackham2957 I'm a Laverda guy too, have been since the 70s. All of these bikes are wonderful in their own way, and in my view the SF1 is the best all-around bike of this bunch. The Ducati is amazingly long-legged, the Benelli smooth and unique, while the Laverda does it all. My article in the Aug 2020 Issue 196 of RealClassic covers my impressions, and of course other opinions are available. As for vibration, the SF1 is more or less like any of the era's 360 degree twins. It is not a deal breaker. Still, the Ducati and the Benelli are much smoother.