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LOT 124

1984 Laverda RGS1000 Frame no. ZLVMVDHA9E0000025 Engine no. LAV1000 RGS 2671

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Lot 124

1984 Laverda RGS1000
Frame no. ZLVMVDHA9E0000025
Engine no. LAV1000 RGS 2671

1984 Laverda RGS1000
Frame no. ZLVMVDHA9E0000025
Engine no. LAV1000 RGS 2671

One of the final developments of the big three-cylinder Laverda, the RGS 1000 was the undisputed star of the 1981 Milan Show. A revised, less peaky version of the new-for-'82 Jota's 120-degree crank – now with perfect primary balance - rubber-mounted engine developed by former Fabio Taglioni disciple, and MV Agusta employee, Giuseppe Bocchi, distinguished the RGS from Laverda's other 1,000cc triples, though the most obvious difference was the elegantly aerodynamic Bayflex half-fairing that blended smoothly into the generously sized steel fuel tank and the dual seat's rear covered by a removable hump. Less noticeable was the lowered frame and altered steering geometry that made the RGS more stable and easier to handle than its 180-degree predecessors. It was somewhat quieter too (the result of ever tighter noise regulations) yet the more restrictive silencers had seemingly little effect on the performance of a machine that, even in its new "civilized" form, could still reach close 140mph and race through the standing quarter-mile in a little over 12 seconds. Testing a RGS 1000 for the UK's Motor Cyclist Illustrated in October 1983, noted motorcycling authority Mick Walker rated it highly, finding the big Laverda "a long-distance, high-speed muscle bike which in the right circumstances is perhaps the best there is for continental style motorways or high-speed A-roads."

The meaning of RGS isn't confirmed but Massimo Laverda, factory leader at the time, was once heard to say in English "Real Grand Sport", which is plenty good enough.

The RGS consigned here shows just under 18k miles and appears to be in good overall condition while needing recommissioning before getting back on the road safely

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Please note that the Frame number is LAV1000RGS/1*2671* and the title is in transit.

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