1200 TS

1980 Laverda 1200 TS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Laverda's classic motorcycle lineup, the 1980 Laverda 1200 TS pairs a 1115 cc (68 cu in) air-cooled in-line three, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 86 HP (62.8 kW) at 7,350 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 77.1 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 1200 TS measures 247 kg (545 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.35 HP/kg (2.87 kg per horsepower). The 19.5-liter (5.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 204 km/h (127 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Laverda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1980 to 1982, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.