Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Laverda Chott

How times flies! It’s 10 years ago that I got to have my first ride on a Laverda Chott and it still stays fresh in my mind. When you ride classic two-wheelers some seem to fade into the background whilst others leave an indelible mark.

The two-stroke trail-cum-competition 250 falls neatly into the latter category. At the time I referred to the example tested as ‘a perfectly suspended and carb’d Fantic Caballero or Garelli Tiger Cross on anabolic steroids…’ and that’s still pretty much how this singularly unusual offering from the Breganze factory pans out.

The Chott was

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