Laverda RGS1000 Jota (1985)

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.

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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