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.
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
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