Laverda RGS1000 Jota (1984)

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The Laverda RGA1000 Jota, released in 1984, is a four-stroke motorcycle with a transverse three-cylinder engine. It has a displacement of 981cc and a compression ratio of 8.8:1. Starting with an electric ignition, it can reach a maximum power of 83.3 hp at 8,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 77.9 Nm at 7,000 rpm. It features a 5-speed transmission with a final drive chain, and an air-cooled cooling system. The bike has three carburetors for induction, as well as Bosch electronic ignition. To provide a comfortable ride, the bike has Marzocchi air-assisted forks on the front and dual air-assisted forks on the rear, as well as a five-way spring preload. The bike has disc brakes with two-piston calipers on the front and a single-piston caliper on the rear, with 100/90-18 front tires and 120/90-18 rear tires. Finally, the wet weight of the bike is 253 kg, and its fuel capacity is 22 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Laverda RGA1000

Year: 1984


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: 8.8:1
Induction: 3x 32mm Dell’Orto carbs
Ignition: Borsch electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 83.3 hp / 61.2 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 77.9 Nm / 57.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Marzocchi air assisted forks
Rear Suspension: Dual Marzocchi air assisted forks, 5-way spring preload
Front Brakes: 100/90 -18

Rear Brakes: 120/90 -18
Front Tyre: 2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Tyre: Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper
Wet Weight: 253 kg / 558 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal

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