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.


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

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