The Laverda RGA1000 Jota, released in 1984, is a four-stroke motorcycle with a transverse three-cylinder engine. It has a displacement of 981cc and a compression ratio of 8.8:1. Starting with an electric ignition, it can reach a maximum power of 83.3 hp at 8,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 77.9 Nm at 7,000 rpm. It features a 5-speed transmission with a final drive chain, and an air-cooled cooling system. The bike has three carburetors for induction, as well as Bosch electronic ignition. To provide a comfortable ride, the bike has Marzocchi air-assisted forks on the front and dual air-assisted forks on the rear, as well as a five-way spring preload. The bike has disc brakes with two-piston calipers on the front and a single-piston caliper on the rear, with 100/90-18 front tires and 120/90-18 rear tires. Finally, the wet weight of the bike is 253 kg, and its fuel capacity is 22 liters.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda RGA1000
| 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 | 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 |
