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The [[Laverda|Laverda]] RGA bit me, once. Once was enough, though. Enough to bring back a few unpleasant memories of Laverdas gone by; enough to detune most riders for a little while at least. | The [[Laverda|Laverda]] RGA bit me, once. Once was enough, though. Enough to bring back a few unpleasant memories of Laverdas gone by; enough to detune most riders for a little while at least. | ||
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As it stands, the RGA is a John Wayne among motorcycles, big and tall with a heavy punch, a mean thirst and a knack of getting the gals. Only the legs are a bit wobbly. | As it stands, the RGA is a John Wayne among motorcycles, big and tall with a heavy punch, a mean thirst and a knack of getting the gals. Only the legs are a bit wobbly. | ||
== RGA Performance == | == RGA Performance == | ||
*Top Speed — 136mph | |||
*Standing quarter mile — 12.4sec | |||
*Fuel Consumption — Hard cruising, 31 mpg — Hard riding, 29mpg | |||
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*Air-cooled DOHC six-valve in-line 120-degree triple. | |||
*Capacity*981 cc. | |||
*Bore x stroke*75 x 74mm. | |||
*Compression ratio*8.8:1. | |||
*Induction by 3 x 32i Dellorto carbs with accelerator pumps. | |||
*Three-into-two exhaust. | |||
*Wet sump lubrication. | |||
*Bosch electronic ignition. | |||
*Wet multiplate hydraulic clutch. | |||
*Primary drive by duplex chain. | |||
*Final drive Izumi chain. | |||
*Five-speed gearbox. | |||
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*Duplex cradle, Marzocchi forks and rear shocks (air/gas, 5-way preload), triple Brembo cast iron 1 lin disc brakes. | |||
*59.5in wheelbase. | |||
*31.5in seat height. | |||
*5in ground clearance. | |||
*29m width. | |||
*86in length. | |||
*4.4gal fuel tank. | |||
*550Ibs with 1 gal petrol. | |||
*Tyres*Pirelli Phantoms, WO/90V18 front. J20/90V18 rear. | |||
We asked Slater Bros of Bromyard in Herefordshire (the official Laverda parts suppliers) to give us the retail prices for a representative selection of RGA bits. Items of note: much of the bodywork is made of the amazing new material Bayflex, which is virtually indestructible and which allows parts such as the front mudguard to be bent double without damage. So although the prices for these items may seem high, in practice there should never be any need to replace them. All prices include VAT. | We asked Slater Bros of Bromyard in Herefordshire (the official Laverda parts suppliers) to give us the retail prices for a representative selection of RGA bits. Items of note: much of the bodywork is made of the amazing new material Bayflex, which is virtually indestructible and which allows parts such as the front mudguard to be bent double without damage. So although the prices for these items may seem high, in practice there should never be any need to replace them. All prices include VAT. | ||