Laverda 1000 RGS
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 | |
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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]
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.