Laverda 1200 Jota America
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| Laverda 1200 Jota America | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1978 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | air cooled, four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 78.7mm x 78.7mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 72.95 HP (54.4 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Torque | 39.83 ft/lbs (54.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
| Fuel System | 3x32mm DellOrto carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: gears Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 38mm Marzocchi telescopic fork Rear: dual Marzocchi shock absorbers, preload adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers Rear: single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 4.10 H18 |
| Rear Tire | 4.85 H18 |
| Weight | 252.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Laverda 1200 Jota America was a air cooled, four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Laverda in 1978. Max torque was 39.83 ft/lbs (54.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 72.95 HP (54.4 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 78.7mm bore x 78.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1116.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a gears transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 4.10 H18 front tire and a 4.85 H18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers in the front and a single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 38mm Marzocchi telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual Marzocchi shock absorbers, preload adjustable.
1978 Laverda 1200 Jota America[edit | edit source]
The 1978 MY Laverda 1200 Jota America sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1116cc, transverse three cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce 73 horsepower and 54 Nm of torque. It was designed specifically for the American market, and has an overall design that can rival with the classic cruisers one finds State-side.
Standard features include 38mm Marzocchi telescopic forks, dual Marzocchi shock absorbers in the rear which are preload adjustable, and a high-end Brembo braking system, composed of dual 280 mm discs in the front and a single 280 mm disc in the rear.