1982 Laverda Jota 1000 - 120° (D 268)

TThis Laverda, originally part of the Cor Dees collection, comes to us after being on display at the Museo Moto Laverda in Breganze, Italy, home of the original Laverda factory. This exceptional Laverda Jota is a remarkable example of a special motorcycle. Cosmetic restoration and paintwork featuring the red and gold scheme is flawless. The engine was restored by Dutch specialist Gijs Van Dijck. It is a UK version with the more powerful C4 cams. Also fitted with UK model silencers with a magnificent sound quality. Very low 6,383 original miles and on display since the detailed restoration just a few years ago. Return to service steps included carburetor cleaning, spark plugs, tune up, new battery and tires. Starts, runs and rides as new, well manners and very fast. Overall excellent, original, complete and professionally restored and refreshed .. a beauty with a pedigree, and one of the cleanest, low original mile Jota 120°s we have seen. A remarkable example of a unique Italian sports bike in excellent condition … a great addition to any serious collection and an exceptional experience to ride. If you want the very best and can afford it ... this is your Laverda.

This UK-Spec Laverda is straight from the collection of the Museo Laverda, reconditioned by a team of experts in Italy.

Very low original mileage.

Overall cosmetic condition, paint and bodywork, are exceptional.

Seat, wheels, chrome, instruments, tires etc. all in very good condition.

This bike is very faithful to the original specifications.

Rebuilt, refreshed and serviced as required, runs and rides like new.

Extremely fast, very rare, serious and extreme - a machine for skilled riders only.

Offered with a clean and current California title and registration.

MODEL HISTORY

The Laverda Jota is a 1000cc three cylinder Italian super sports motorcycle that was top of the line and one of the most expensive production bikes available in its day. It was noted to be the fastest production motorcycle in the world at the time of its introduction. Laverdas were a premium brand with outstanding performance, built using the best available components, proven in racing and always priced at the top of the market.

Considered the top European superbike of its day the Jota was a performance showcase for Laverda and had a very successful racing career. The first series models were rated at around 90 hp, and could exceed 140 mph, making the Jota the fastest production bike of the era. Race versions went on to win the UK Production series in 1976, '78, '79 and '80.

The 1000cc three cylinder engine was over designed with multiple ball and roller bearings and is very robust. It was originally fitted with a crankshaft with 180° crankpin phasing and ignition timing on the right hand side of the engine till 1980. Then in 1981 the ignition timing was moved to the left side in a new all-electronic unit and in 1982 the Jota 120° was released which had the crankpin phasing to 120° which made for a much smoother engine. The bike being offered here is a 1982 Jota 120° that has been restored by Laverda experts in Italy.

Late series 120° 3 cylinder 1000 is smooth and extremely powerful and has been called the “best sounding engine ever heard”.

Truly amazing just to listen to, and even more so to ride. The Jota is hefty at almost 600 pounds, but very well balanced. Handling is solid and stable, suspension is on the firm side and the brakes are top of the line Brembo for the period.

All electrical components and switchgear for the Jota are German Bosch or Japanese, including Nippon Denso alternator. These premium components make the Jota a very reliable and trouble free model.

The Jota has a rich history and is one of the few classic bikes that can exceed any and all expectations you could have for riding it.

They say don't ride your heroes. Well, here is a bike that definitively lives up to its lore.

Price (before tax): $32,975

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