The Laverda RGS 1000 motorcycle was produced in 1983 and featured a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 981cc / 59.8 cubic inches. The engine had a compression ratio of 8.8:1 and was cooled by air. It was equipped with a Borsch electronic ignition system and 3x 32mm Dell’Orto carbs for induction. The motorcycle had a maximum power output of 83.3 hp / 61.2 kW at 8,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 77.9 Nm / 57.4 lb-ft at 7,000 rpm. The transmission was a 5-speed gearbox, and the final drive was a chain. The Laverda RGS 1000 had a Marzocchi air-assisted fork front suspension and a dual Marzocchi air-assisted fork rear suspension with 5-way spring preload. The front and rear brakes consisted of 2x 280mm discs with 2-piston calipers and a single 280mm disc with 1-piston caliper, respectively. The wet weight of the motorcycle was 253 kg / 558 lbs, and the fuel capacity was 22 litres / 5.8 US gallons. The consumption average was around 41 mpg. It had a top speed of 137 mph and could complete the standing 1/4 mile in 12.5 seconds at 107.8 mph. A group test was conducted in 1985, which included the Laverda RGS 1000.
Make Model: Laverda RGS 1000
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: 83.3 hp / 61.2 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 77.9 Nm / 57.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Marzocchi air assisted forks
Rear Suspension: Dual Marzocchi air assisted forks, 5-way spring preload
Front Brakes: 100/90 -18
Rear Brakes: 120/90 -18
Front Tyre: 2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Tyre: Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper
Wet Weight: 253 kg / 558 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Consumption Average: 41 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.5 sec / 107.8 mph
Top Speed: 137 mph
Road Test: Group Test 1985 Motosprint
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