LAVERDA 3C 1000 ENDURANCE

Specification

Engine: Air-cooled DOHC three-cylinder in-line four-stroke with 180-degree crankshaft, chain camshaft drive, and two valves per cylinder (40mm inlet/35.5mm exhaust)

Dimensions: 75 x 74mm

Capacity: 981cc

Output: 96bhp at 8500 rpm, at gearbox

Compression ratio: 10.2:1

Carburation: 3 x 36mm Dell’orto PHB

Ignition: Bosch BTZ electronic CDI with belt-driven alternator

Gearbox: five-speed close-ratio

Clutch/final drive: 13-plate oil-bath with triplex chain primary drive and duplex chain final drive

Chassis: Chrome-moly tubular steel open-cradle spaceframe with engine as fully-stressed member

Suspension: Front: 38mm Ceriani telescopic fork adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping

Rear: Tubular steel swingarm with 2 x Ceriani shocks

Head angle/trail: 26.5 degrees/112mm

Wheelbase: 1486mm

Weight/distribution: 200.5kg with oil/no fuel, split 50/50% Brakes: Front: 2 x 280mm Brembo cast iron discs with two-piston Brembo calipers Rear: 1 x 280mm Brembo cast iron discs with two-piston Brembo caliper Wheels/tyres: Front: 110/80-18 Avon AM22 on 2.50in. FLAM cast aluminium wheel Rear: 120/60-18 Avon AM23 on 3.00in. FLAM cast aluminium wheel

Fuel capacity: 25 litres

Top speed: 238 kph (Spa-francorchamps 1975)

Year of construction: 1975

Owner: Collezione Famiglia Laverda, Breganze (VI), Italy