1000

1972 Laverda 1000 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1972 Laverda 1000 classic motorcycle, Laverda relies on a 980 cc (59.8 cu in) air-cooled in-line three, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 78 HP (56.9 kW) at 7,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 79.6 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 measures 243 kg (536 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.12 kg per horsepower). The 17.5-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 209 km/h (130 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Laverda archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1972 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.