Laverda  1000 3C (1973 -74)

The Laverda 1000 3C is a classic motorcycle model from 1973-74 featuring a four-stroke, transverse three cylinder engine with a capacity of 980 cc/59.8 cu-in. It has a 9.0:1 compression ratio, 3x 32mm Dell’Orto PHF carburetors, and Bosch electronic ignition. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 78 hp/56.9 kW @ 7250 rpm and maximum torque of 86 Nm/63.4 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm. The Laverda 1000 3C has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The motorcycle has a telescopic fork front suspension and a swinging fork rear suspension. It also includes drum front and rear brakes, a 3.25 H19 front tire, and a 4.00 H18 rear tire. With a dry weight of 214 kg/471.3 lbs and a fuel capacity of 20.5 liters/5.4 US gal, the Laverda 1000 3C has an average consumption of 40 mpg and a top speed of 123 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Laverda 1000 3C

Year: 1973 – 74

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: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

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: 123 mph