Laverda 1000 Jota (1981)

The Laverda Jota 1000 is a motorcycle produced in 1981. It has a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 981cc and a compression ratio of 8.8:1. The motorcycle has 3x 32mm Dell’Orto carbs and Borsch electronic ignition. It produces a maximum power of 97 hp at 7800 rpm and a maximum torque of 90 Nm at 7000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed with a final drive chain. The front suspension has coil springs, while the rear suspension has dual shock absorbers with 5-way adjustable coil springs. It has 2x 280mm discs with 2 piston calipers for the front brakes and a single 280mm disc with 1 piston caliper for the rear brakes. The motorcycle has a wet weight of 250 kg and a fuel capacity of 20 litres. It consumes an average of 30 mpg and has a standing 1/4 mile of 12.3 seconds at 110 mph. The top speed of the Laverda Jota 1000 is 217 km/h or 135 mph. The bike has been road tested extensively and was included in a group test.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Laverda Jota 1000

Year: 1981-

Engine: Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.

Capacity: 981 cc / 59.8 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 75 x 74 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 8.8:1

Induction: 3x 32mm Dell’Orto carbs

Ignition: Borsch electronic

Starting: Electric

Max power: 97 hp / 70.7 kW @ 7800 rpm

Max Torque: 90 Nm / 66.3 lb-ft @ 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

Wet Weight: 250 kg / 551 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.4 US gal

Consumption average: 30 mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.3 sec / 110 mph

Top Speed: 217 km/h / 135 mph

Road Test: Bike Group Test