Laverda RGA 1000
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| Laverda RGA 1000 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1985 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | air cooled, four stroke, parallel three cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore / Stroke | 76.2mm x 76.2mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 83.01 HP (61.9 KW) @ 8000RPM |
| Torque | 58.27 ft/lbs (79.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
| Fuel System | 3x32mm DellOrto carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: gears Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: Marzocchi oil damped telescopic forks Rear: swinging arm with dual Marzocchi shocks 5-way preload adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers Rear: single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tire | 120/90-18 |
| Weight | 249.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Laverda RGA 1000 was a air cooled, four stroke, parallel three cylinder, DOHC Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Laverda in 1985. Max torque was 58.27 ft/lbs (79.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 83.01 HP (61.9 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm 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 2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers in the front and a single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Marzocchi oil damped telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a swinging arm with dual Marzocchi shocks 5-way preload adjustable.
1985 Laverda RGA 1000[edit | edit source]
The 1985 MY Laverda RGA 1000 is one of the most exclusive machines ever to be designed by the Italian brand, being produced in only 50 units. It is based on its RGS sibling, and comes standard with features such as the Marzocchi oil-damped telescopic forks, dual Marzocchi, five-way adjustable, shocks as a rear suspension, and Brembo dual 280mm brake discs in the front and a single 280mm disc in the rear.
At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 981cc, parallel three cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce 83 horsepower and 78 Nm of torque.