The Laverda Jota 1000, produced from 1978 to 1980, is a powerful motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 980cc with a compression ratio of 10.0:1. It has 2 valves per cylinder, a DOHC mechanism, and 3x 32mm Dell’Orto carburetors. The bike has Bosch electronic ignition and electric starting. It can achieve a maximum power of 97hp at 7800rpm and 90Nm of torque at 7000rpm. The engine is air-cooled with a 5-speed transmission and a chain-based final drive. The Laverda Jota 1000 has an excellent front suspension system with coils springs and a dual shock absorber system with five-way adjustable coil springs at the rear. The front brakes consist of 2x 280mm discs with 2 piston calipers, while the rear brakes are a single 280mm disc with 1 piston caliper. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 238kg, a fuel capacity of 20.5 litres, and an average consumption of 38.5mpg. It has a top speed of 131.3mph and can complete a standing 1/4 mile in just 12.8 seconds at a speed of 106.9mph. It performs exceptionally well, with minimal braking distance of just 39.9m from 60-0/100-0 mph. The Laverda Jota 1000 is a great choice for any rider looking for a powerful, speedy, and agile motorcycle.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda Jota 1000
| Year | 1978 – 80 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction | 3x 32mm Dell’Orto carburetors |
| Ignition | Bosch electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max power | 97 hp / 70.7 kW @ 7800 rpm |
| Max Torque | 90 Nm / 66.3 lb-fft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Coils springs |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock absorbers, 5-way adjustable coil springs |
| Front Brakes | 2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90-18 |
| Dry Weight | 238 kg / 524.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 250 kg / 551 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 Litres / 5.4 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 38.5 mpg |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | – / 39.9 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.8 sec / 106.9 mph 172.0 km/h |
| Top Speed | 131.3 mph / 211.3 km/h |
