Laverda 1000 Jota (1981)

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The Laverda Jota 1000 is a motorcycle produced in 1981. It has a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 981cc and a compression ratio of 8.8:1. The motorcycle has 3x 32mm Dell’Orto carbs and Borsch electronic ignition. It produces a maximum power of 97 hp at 7800 rpm and a maximum torque of 90 Nm at 7000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed with a final drive chain. The front suspension has coil springs, while the rear suspension has dual shock absorbers with 5-way adjustable coil springs. It has 2x 280mm discs with 2 piston calipers for the front brakes and a single 280mm disc with 1 piston caliper for the rear brakes. The motorcycle has a wet weight of 250 kg and a fuel capacity of 20 litres. It consumes an average of 30 mpg and has a standing 1/4 mile of 12.3 seconds at 110 mph. The top speed of the Laverda Jota 1000 is 217 km/h or 135 mph. The bike has been road tested extensively and was included in a group test.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Laverda Jota 1000

Year: 1981-


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: 97 hp / 70.7 kW @ 7800 rpm
Max Torque: 90 Nm / 66.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Coils springs
Rear Suspension: Dual shock absorbers, 5-way adjustable coil springs
Front Brakes: 2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 120/90-18
Wet Weight: 250 kg / 551 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.4 US gal
Consumption average: 30 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.3 sec / 110 mph
Top Speed: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Road Test: Bike Group Test

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