The Laverda RGS1000 Corsa is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder engine with a capacity of 981cc/59.8 cu-in. It has a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and uses three 32mm Dell’Orto carbs for induction. The bike has a maximum power output of 97 hp / 70.7 kW at 7800 rpm and a maximum torque output of 90 Nm / 66.3 lb-ft at 7000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed gearbox and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension features air-assisted Marzocchi forks, while the rear suspension has dual Marzocchi air-assisted forks with 5-way spring preload. The front brakes consist of two 280mm discs with dual-piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 280mm disc with a single-piston caliper. The bike features a 100/90-18 front tire and a 120/90-18 rear tire. It has a wet weight of 253 kg / 558 lbs and a fuel capacity of 22 liters / 5.8 US gallons. The bike has an average fuel consumption of 32 mpg and can reach a top speed of 136 mph. In a group test in 1985 by Motosprint, the Laverda RGS1000 Corsa had a standing 1/4 mile time of 11.8 seconds at 112.7 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda RGS1000 Corsa
| Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | Marzocchi air assisted forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Marzocchi air assisted forks, 5-way spring preload |
| 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 | 253 kg / 558 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Consumption average | 32 mpg |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | – / 130ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.8 sec / 112.7 mph |
| Top Speed | 136 mph |
| Road Test | Group Test 1985 Motosprint |
