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Laverda 1000 3CL

Make Model	Laverda 1000 3CL
Year	1979 - 81
Engine	Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity	980 cc / 59.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	75 x 74 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Induction	3x 32mm Dell'Orto PHF carburetors
Ignition	Bosch electronic
Starting	Electric
Max power	78 hp / 56.9 kW @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque	86 Nm / 63.4 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Swinging fork
Front Brakes	2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	3.25 H19
Rear Tyre	4.00 H18
Dry Weight	214 kg / 471.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20.5 Litres / 5.4 US gal
Consumption Average	40 mpg
Top Speed	198 km/h / 123 mph

Introduced in 1972, the '3C' was the first of Laverda's much admired family of classic three-cylinder 'muscle bikes' that would do so much to establish its reputation as one of Italy's foremost purveyors of high-performance motorcycles. Displacing 981cc, the new engine had a character all its own. No longer conceived along Honda lines like its twin-cylinder predecessors, Laverda's triple was a twin-overhead-camshaft design with 180-degree 'flat' crankshaft. Following the introduction of the Slater Brothers-inspired Jota super sports version, the 3C continued as the 3CL sports-tourer, with the 80bhp engine and 125mph capability; and although slightly slower than the Jota, the less highly-stressed 3CL is considered by many Laverda aficionados to be the more enjoyable machine to ride.