The Laverda RGS1000 Jota (1985) is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine, producing 981cc capacity and 83.3 hp power at 8000 rpm. The engine has DOHC with 2 valves per cylinder and the bike is air-cooled with a compression ratio of 8.8:1. The bike has 3x 32mm Dell’Orto carbs and Borsch electronic ignition. The starting system is electric, and the maximum torque is 77.9 Nm at 7000 rpm. The bike has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension is a Marzocchi air-assisted fork, while the rear suspension has dual Marzocchi air-assisted forks with a 5-way spring preload. The front brakes consist of 2x 280mm discs with 2-piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 280mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The bike has a wet weight of 253 kg and a fuel capacity of 22 litres (5.8 US gal). It has a beautiful classic design that gives a sporty feel. It was tested by Motosprint magazine in 1985 and received favorable reviews.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Laverda RGS1000 Jota
| 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 |
