1000 RGS-Jota

1984 Laverda 1000 RGS-Jota Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Laverda's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1984 Laverda 1000 RGS-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 62 HP (45.3 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 63.3 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-Jota measures 265 kg (584 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.27 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 215 km/h (134 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Laverda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1984 to 1987, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.