The Laverda RGS1000 Executive is a motorcycle that was produced in 1985. It has a transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 981cc and a compression ratio of 8.8:1. It uses three 32mm Dell’Orto carbs for induction and Borsch electronic ignition for starting. It has a maximum power of 83.3 hp at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 77.9 Nm at 7000 rpm. The transmission is five-speed, and the final drive is a chain.
The Laverda RGS1000 Executive has a front suspension that uses Marzocchi air-assisted forks and a rear suspension that has dual Marzocchi air-assisted forks with a 5-way spring preload. The front brakes consist of two 280mm discs with two-piston calipers, while the single 280mm disc with a one-piston caliper serves as the rear brakes. The wet weight of this motorcycle is 253 kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 22 litres or 5.8 US gallons.
In a 1985 Motosprint Group Test, the Laverda RGS1000 Executive was one of the motorcycles tested.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda RGS1000 Executive
| Year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Road Test | Group Test 1985 Motosprint |
