1968 750 American Eagle GT
While the first production Laverda big twin was the 650 very few were made before it was replaced by the 750. Imports started in 1968 to the US under the 'American Eagle' name by John McCormack. Only 150 or so were imported before the venture failed in 1970, after which the machines were exported under Laverda's own name. GT, Sport and SS (with a smaller fibreglass tank) models were made. The motorcycles were often fitted with factory accessories which included crashbars (with mirrors attached), tank rack and rear rack.
1968 American Eagle 150 Renegade
John McCormack set up the American Eagle brand in 1966 after previous working for the US arms of Honda and Suzuki. The parent company McCormack International imported various Italjet, Laverda & Kawasaki models and sold them under the American Eagle name. The Renegade used the Laverda 125 Trail as a base but it was fitted with a 150cc engine along with the Californian designed and manufactured UNICON fibreglass bodywork kit.
Specifications: 16hp at 7,800rpm. Dry weight 92kg. Top speed 82kph.
Text (with minor edits) by Phil Aynsley
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