The Laverda 1000 3C motorcycle was produced from 1977 to 1978 with a four stroke, transverse three cylinder, and DOHC engine. It had a capacity of 980 cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The bike was equipped with 3x 32mm Dell’Orto PHF carburetors and a Bosch electronic ignition system. It had a maximum power of 78 hp and maximum torque of 86 Nm. The motorcycle had a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. The suspension consisted of telescopic forks at the front and a swinging fork at the rear. Braking was provided by 2x 280mm discs with 2 piston calipers at the front and a single 280mm disc with a 1 piston caliper at the rear. The front and rear tires were 3.25 H19 and 4.00 H18, respectively. It weighed 214 kg with a fuel capacity of 20.5 Litres/5.4 US gal. The average consumption was 40 mpg, and it had a top speed of 198 km/h or 123 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda 1000 3C
| Year | 1977 – 78 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| 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 | 198 km/h / 123 mph |
