1000 Jota-120

1982 Laverda 1000 Jota-120 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Laverda's classic motorcycle lineup, the 1982 Laverda 1000 Jota-120 features a 980 cc (59.8 cu in) air-cooled in-line three, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 86 HP (62.8 kW) at 7,900 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 87.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 1000 Jota-120 measures 265 kg (584 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.08 kg per horsepower). The 20.5-liter (5.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 211 km/h (131 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Laverda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1982 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.