1000 RGS-2

1984 Laverda 1000 RGS-2 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Laverda for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1984 Laverda 1000 RGS-2 features a 980 cc (59.8 cu in) air-cooled in-line three, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 82 HP (59.9 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 83.7 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 RGS-2 measures 269 kg (593 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.28 kg per horsepower). The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 225 km/h (140 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Laverda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1984 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.