The Laverda Jota 1000 Special is a motorcycle from 1983 with a transverse three cylinder engine that has a capacity of 981 cc. It has a compression ratio of 8.8:1 and is cooled by air. The bike has 3x 32mm Dell’Orto carbs for induction and Borsch electronic ignition. It can reach a maximum power of 97 hp at 7800 rpm and a torque of 90 Nm at 7000 rpm. The transmission has 5 speeds and the final drive is a chain. The bike has front coil springs and dual shock absorbers with 5-way adjustable coil springs in the rear. The front brakes consist of 2x 280mm discs and 2 piston calipers, while the rear brake has a single 280mm disc and 1 piston caliper. Its front tyre is 100/90-18 and the rear tyre is 120/90-18. The wet weight of the bike is 250 kg and it has a fuel capacity of 20 litres. It has an average consumption of 30 mpg and a top speed of 217 km/h. In a road test, the Laverda Jota 1000 Special achieved a standing 1/4 mile in 12.3 seconds and a top speed of 135 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda Jota 1000 Special
| Year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
