Laverda 1200 TS Mirage

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Laverda 1200 TS Mirage
Manufacturer
Production 1979
Class Touring
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 4.10-18
Rear Tire 4.25-18
Weight 247.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Laverda 1200 TS Mirage was a air cooled, four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder Touring motorcycle produced by Laverda in 1979. 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 1115.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a gears transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 4.10-18 front tire and a 4.25-18 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. The 1200 TS Mirage was fitted with a 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1979 Laverda 1200 TS Mirage[edit | edit source]

1979 Laverda 1200 TS Mirage 1979 Laverda 1200 TS Mirage

The 1979 MY Laverda 1200 TS Mirage has one of the biggest displacements ever to be fitted on a machine from this brand. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1115cc, transverse three cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce 73 horsepower and 54 Nm of torque.

It has been designed as a machine capable of going the extra mile, thanks to its cockpit handlebar fairing with a windscreen, engine cowling, dual seat and high-end suspension package, composed of a 38mm Marozcchi telescopic fork and dual Marzocchi shock absorbers in the rear, which increase comfort levels for both rider and passenger.