Laverda RGS1000 Executive (1985)

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