The Laverda SFC 1000 motorcycle was produced in 1985 and has a four stroke, transverse three cylinder engine with a capacity of 981cc. It is air cooled and has a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The bike has 3x 32mm Dell’Orto carburetors and a Borsch electronic ignition system. With a maximum power of 100 hp at 8000 rpm, it has a 5 speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension features Marzocchi forks with adjustable damping and air pressure, while the rear suspension is a Marzocchi remote reservoir system with adjustable damping and spring preload. The bike has 2x 300mm discs and 2 piston calipers for front brakes and a single 280mm disc with 1 piston caliper for the rear brake. The front and rear tires are 100/90-18 and 130/80-18, respectively. The dry weight of the bike is 238 kg and it has a fuel capacity of 22 liters. It has a standing quarter mile time of 12.4 seconds at 119 mph and a top speed of 143.1 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda SFC 1000
| Year | 1985 – |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke. transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 981 cc / 59.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 75 x 74 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Induction | 3x 32mm Dell’Orto carburetors |
| Ignition | Borsch electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max power | 100 hp / 72.9 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi forks, adjustable damping and air pressure 115mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension | Marzocchi remote reservoir adjustable damping and spring preload, fixed air pressure. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80-18 |
| Dry Weight | 238 kg / 524.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Consumption average | 39.3 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.4 sec / 119 mph 191.5 km/h |
| Top Speed | 143.1 mph / 230.3 km/h |
