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|name = | |name = Laverda 000 Executive | ||
| | |photo=Laverda-RGS1000-Executive--3.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Laverda | |manufacturer = Laverda | ||
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|dry_weight = | |dry_weight = | ||
|wet_weight = 253 kg / 558 lbs | |wet_weight = 253 kg / 558 lbs | ||
|fuel_capacity = 22 | |fuel_capacity = 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 2x 280mm discs 2 piston [[calipers]] front [[tire]] and a Single 280mm disc 1 piston [[caliper]] rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 100/90 -18 in the front and a 120/90 -18 in the rear. The front suspension was a Marzocchi air assisted forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual Marzocchi air assisted forks, 5-way spring preload. The 000 Executive was fitted with a 22 | It came with a 2x 280mm discs 2 piston [[calipers]] front [[tire]] and a Single 280mm disc 1 piston [[caliper]] rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 100/90 -18 in the front and a 120/90 -18 in the rear. The front suspension was a Marzocchi air assisted forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual Marzocchi air assisted forks, 5-way spring preload. The 000 Executive was fitted with a 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal fuel tank. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
[[File:Laverda-RGS1000-Executive--3.jpg|600px|Laverda 000 Executive]] | [[File:Laverda-RGS1000-Executive--3.jpg|600px|Laverda 000 Executive]] | ||
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motorway bike rather than the usual Italian back-lanes scratcher's delight. This | motorway bike rather than the usual Italian back-lanes scratcher's delight. This | ||
is also apparent in its fuel consumption, the RGS in the trim it was tested only | is also apparent in its fuel consumption, the RGS in the trim it was tested only | ||
attained [11.35 | attained [11.35 Liters | ||
per 100km] 25mpg, and whilst the standard example can be | per 100km] 25mpg, and whilst the standard example can be | ||
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Tyres, again no need to have to purchase better ones for the Laverda as it comes | Tyres, again no need to have to purchase better ones for the Laverda as it comes | ||
already shod with Pirelli Phantoms, front MT29 100/90 V18, and rear MT28 120/90 | already shod with Pirelli Phantoms, front MT29 100/90 V18, and rear MT28 120/90 | ||
V18. To transmit the power to these | V18. To transmit the power to these tires a 630 chain is used. Like most | ||
manufacturers Laverda use a plastic final drive chain guard. | manufacturers Laverda use a plastic final drive chain guard. | ||
The attractive gold six-spoke wheels are FPS items similar to certain Ducati | The attractive gold six-spoke wheels are FPS items similar to certain Ducati | ||
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!Fuel Capacity | !Fuel Capacity | ||
|22 | |22 Liters / 5.8 US gal | ||
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!Road Test | !Road Test |