Laverda  1000 Jarama (1978)

The Laverda 1000 Jarama motorcycle was produced in 1978 and was equipped with a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine, DOHC, with 2 valves per cylinder. Its capacity is 980 cc and has a bore/stroke ratio of 75 x 74 mm. It is air-cooled, has a compression ratio of 9.0:1, and is powered by Bosch electronic ignition. The bike has a maximum power of 78 hp at 7250 rpm and a maximum torque of 86 Nm at 5000 rpm. It has a 5-speed transmission with a final drive of chain. The front suspension consists of telescopic forks and swinging fork as the rear suspension. The braking system features 2x 280mm discs with 2 piston calipers in the front and a single 280mm disc with a 1 piston caliper in the rear. The bike comes with 3.25 H19 front and 4.00 H18 rear tyres. The dry weight is 214 kg with a fuel capacity of 20.5 litres or 5.4 US gallons. Its average fuel consumption is 40 mpg, and it has a top speed of 198 km/h or 123 mph. The Laverda 1000 Jarama made its name in the 70s and stands as a classic icon in the biking world today.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Laverda 1000 Jarama

Year: 1978


Engine: Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 980 cc / 59.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 75 x 74 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: 3x 32mm Dell’Orto PHF carburetors
Ignition: Bosch electronic
Starting: Electric
Max power: 78 hp / 56.9 kW @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque: 86 Nm / 63.4 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging fork
Front Brakes: 2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 3.25 H19
Rear Tyre: 4.00 H18
Dry Weight: 214 kg / 471.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20.5 Litres / 5.4 US gal
Consumption Average: 40 mpg
Top Speed: 198 km/h / 123 mph

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