Laverda  1000 3C (1975-76)

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.

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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