The Laverda 1000 3CL motorcycle was produced from 1979 to 1981. It features a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 980 cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. Induction is through three Dell’Orto PHF carburetors and ignition is by Bosch electronic. The engine produces a maximum power output of 78 hp at 7250 rpm and a maximum torque of 86 Nm at 5000 rpm. The transmission is a five-speed and the final drive is via a chain. The bike’s front suspension consists of telescopic forks and the rear suspension is a swinging fork. Braking is provided by two 280mm discs with 2 piston calipers at the front, and a single 280mm disc with 1 piston caliper at the rear. The bike has a dry weight of 214 kg, a fuel capacity of 20.5 litres, and a consumption average of 40 mpg. The Laverda 1000 3CL has a top speed of 198 km/h (123 mph).
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda 1000 3CL
| Year | 1979 – 81 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
