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Laverda RGS 1000

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Make Model

Laverda RGS 1000

Year

1984 -

Engine

Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.

Capacity

981 cc / 59.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 75 x 74 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 8.8:1

Induction

3x 32mm Dell'Orto carbs

Ignition 

Borsch electronic
 Starting Electric

Max Power

83.3 hp / 61.2 kW @ 8000  rpm

Max Torque

77.9 Nm / 57.4 lb-ft @ 7000  rpm

Transmission 

5 Speed 
Final Drive Chain

Front Suspension

Marzocchi air assisted forks

Rear Suspension

Dual Marzocchi air assisted forks, 5-way spring preload

Front Brakes

100/90 -18

Rear Brakes

120/90 -18

Front Tyre

2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Tyre

Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper

Wet Weight

 253 kg / 558 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

22 Litres / 5.8 US gal

Consumption Average

41 mpg

Standing ¼ Mile  

12.5 sec / 107.8 mph

Top Speed

220 km/h /137 mph

Road Test

Cycle Magazine

Group Test 1985 Motosprint

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