The Laverda 1200TS Mirage is a motorcycle model from 1979 with a four-stroke transverse three-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 1115.8 cc/68 cu-in. Its air-cooling system, 3x 32mm side throttle Dell’Orto carburetors, and Bosch CDI ignition make it a powerful machine that can produce 73 hp/54.4 kW at 7500 rpm and has a maximum torque of 54.2 Nm/40 lb-ft at 6000 rpm. This bike has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive.
The Laverda 1200TS Mirage’s front suspension comprises 38mm Marzocchi forks that offer a 140 mm/5.5 in wheel travel, while the rear suspension features dual Marzocchi dampers with preload adjustment and a 100 mm/3.9 in wheel travel. The bike has 2x 280mm discs with 2-piston calipers on the front brake and a single 280mm disc with a 2-piston caliper on the rear brake. It rides on a 4.10 H18 front tyre and a 4.85 H18 rear tyre.
The Laverda 1200TS Mirage weighs 247 kg/544.5 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 19.5 Litres/5.1 US gal. Its fuel consumption average is 47 mpg, and it can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, with a standing 1/4 mile taking 12.4 seconds. The top speed of this bike is 140 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda 1200TS Mirage
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 1115.8 cc / 68 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 X 74 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Induction | 3x 32mm Side throttle Dell’Orto carburetors |
| Ignition | Bosch CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 73 hp / 54.4 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 54.2 Nm / 40 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 38mm Marzocchi forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Marzocchi dampers adjustment for preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 4.10 H18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.85 H18 |
| Wet Weight | 247 kg / 544.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 47 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 140 mph |
