Laverda 1000 RGS CORSA

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Laverda 1000 RGS CORSA
Manufacturer
Production 1985
Class Sport Bike
Engine
air cooled, four stroke, transverse three cylinders, DOHC
Bore / Stroke 74.9mm x 74.9mm
Compression ratio 10:1
Horsepower 96.96 HP (72.3 KW) @ 7800RPM
Torque 65.65 ft/lbs (89.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Fuel System 3x32mm DellOrto Carburetors
Transmission Gear box: gears
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: Marzocchi air assisted forks
Rear: dual Marzocchi shock absorbers, 5-way spring preload
Brakes Front: 2x280mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear: single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 100/90-18
Rear Tire 120/90-18
Weight 245.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Laverda 1000 RGS CORSA was a air cooled, four stroke, transverse three cylinders, DOHC Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Laverda in 1985. Max torque was 65.65 ft/lbs (89.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 96.96 HP (72.3 KW) @ 7800 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 74.9mm bore x 74.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 981.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a gears 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 2x280mm discs 2 piston calipers in the front and a single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Marzocchi air assisted forks while the rear was equipped with a dual Marzocchi shock absorbers, 5-way spring preload.

1985 Laverda 1000 RGS CORSA[edit | edit source]

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The 1985 MY Laverda 1000 RGS Corsa is a more race-oriented version of the base RGS, having almost all of its parts derived from professional racing motorcycles. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 981cc, transverse three cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce 97 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque.

It is arguably the most powerful machine to bear the Laverda logo up to date, and features such as the high-end Marzocchi suspension package and the race-derived Brembo brakes only add to the desirability of this gritty machine.