Laverda SFC1000 (1985)

The Laverda SFC 1000 motorcycle was produced in 1985 and has a four stroke, transverse three cylinder engine with a capacity of 981cc. It is air cooled and has a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The bike has 3x 32mm Dell’Orto carburetors and a Borsch electronic ignition system. With a maximum power of 100 hp at 8000 rpm, it has a 5 speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension features Marzocchi forks with adjustable damping and air pressure, while the rear suspension is a Marzocchi remote reservoir system with adjustable damping and spring preload. The bike has 2x 300mm discs and 2 piston calipers for front brakes and a single 280mm disc with 1 piston caliper for the rear brake. The front and rear tires are 100/90-18 and 130/80-18, respectively. The dry weight of the bike is 238 kg and it has a fuel capacity of 22 liters. It has a standing quarter mile time of 12.4 seconds at 119 mph and a top speed of 143.1 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Laverda SFC 1000

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: 10.0:1
Induction: 3x 32mm Dell’Orto carburetors
Ignition: Borsch electronic
Starting: Electric
Max power: 100 hp / 72.9 kW @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Marzocchi forks, adjustable damping and air pressure 115mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension: Marzocchi remote reservoir adjustable damping and spring preload, fixed air pressure.
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 130/80-18
Dry Weight: 238 kg / 524.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Consumption average: 39.3 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.4 sec / 119 mph 191.5 km/h
Top Speed: 143.1 mph / 230.3 km/h

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