1000 Jota

1983 Laverda 1000 Jota Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Laverda for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 1983 Laverda 1000 Jota utilizes a 980 cc (59.8 cu in) air-cooled in-line three, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 85 HP (62 kW) at 7,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 86.7 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 measures 258 kg (569 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3.04 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 210 km/h (130 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Laverda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1980 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.