Laverda 1000 RGS

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The Laverda 1000 RGS 2 was a in-line three, four-stroke unspecified category motorcycle produced between 1982 and 1987. It could reach a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 80.33 HP (59.9 KW) @ 7900 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled in-line three, four-stroke. A 75.0mm bore x 74.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 980.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 9.0:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-18 front tire and a 120/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The 1000 RGS 2 was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank.

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Laverda 1000 RGS
Manufacturer
Also called 1000 RGS-2, 1000 RGS-Jota, 1000 RGS 2
Production 1982 - 1987
Class Sport Bike
Engine
in-line three, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 75.0mm x 74.0mm
Compression ratio 8.8:1
Top Speed 140 mph (225 km/h)
Horsepower 80.33 HP (59.9 KW) @ 7900RPM
Torque 58.27 ft/lbs (79.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Fuel System 3x32mm DellOrto carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: Marzocchi air assisted forks
Rear: dual Marzocchi shocks, 5-way spring preload
Brakes Front: dual disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 100/90-18
Rear Tire 120/90-18
Weight 269.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Laverda 1000 RGS 2 was a in-line three, four-stroke Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Laverda between 1982 and 1987. It could reach a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h). Max torque was 58.27 ft/lbs (79.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 80.33 HP (59.9 KW) @ 7900 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled in-line three, four-stroke. A 75.0mm bore x 74.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 980.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-18 front tire and a 120/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Marzocchi air assisted forks while the rear was equipped with a dual Marzocchi shocks, 5-way spring preload. The 1000 RGS 2 was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1984 Laverda 1000 RGS[edit | edit source]

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The 1984 MY Laverda 1000 RGS sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 981cc, parallel three cylinder engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce 82 horsepower and 78 Nm of torque. It addresses the more adventurous of riders, who want a trademark Italian design and craftsmanship on their liter-class sportbike.

Standard features include Marzocchi air-assisted telescopic forks, dual Marzocchi shocks, five-way adjustable, Brembo dual 280 mm discs in the front and a single 280 mm disc in the rear, five-spoked, cast-alloy wheels, and a fork-mounded fairing with a windshield.


In Media[edit | edit source]