The Laverda 1000 3C motorcycle was produced in 1975-76 with a four stroke transverse three cylinder engine that had a capacity of 980cc. It was equipped with 3x 32mm Dell’Orto PHF carburetors and a Bosch electronic ignition, and had a maximum power of 78hp at 7250 rpm and a maximum torque of 86 Nm at 5000 rpm. The motorcycle had a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension was telescopic, while the rear suspension was a swinging fork. Front brakes consisted of 2x 280mm discs with 2 piston calipers, while the rear brake was a drum. The motorcycle weighed 214 kg and had a fuel capacity of 20.5 liters, with an average consumption of 40 mpg. The top speed of the Laverda 1000 3C was 123 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda 1000 3C
| Year | 1975 – 76 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
