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Laverda 1200TS Mirage (1979)

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

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