LOT 412

1984 Laverda RGS1000 Registration no. A799 LFX Frame no. LAV1000RGS*1828* Engine no. LAV1000 RGS *1828*

Sold for £5,750 inc. premium

Lot 412

1984 Laverda RGS1000

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|22 April 2023, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1984 Laverda RGS1000
Registration no. A799 LFX
Frame no. LAV1000RGS1828
Engine no. LAV1000 RGS 1828

A revised, less peaky version of the new-for-'82 120-degree Jota engine distinguished the RGS from Laverda's other 1,000cc triples, though the most obvious difference was the aerodynamic half-fairing that blended smoothly into the generously sized fuel tank. Less obvious was the lowered frame and altered steering geometry that made the RGS more stable and easier to handle than its predecessors; it was much quieter too, yet the more restrictive silencers had seemingly little effect on the performance of a machine that, even in its new 'civilised' form, could still reach 140mph and race through the standing quarter mile in a little over 12 seconds.

Our vendor purchased this RGS in 2012 from marque specialist Phil Todd. Since then the machine has undergone restoration and recommissioning in both 2015 and 2022. The 2015 refurbishment was carried out by Laverda guru Keith Nairn (Laverda Scozia), whose bill detailing the works is on file together with another from Sahibs Auto Electric for a new starter in 2017. In 2022 approximately £1,200 was spent in preparation for The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. Currently displaying a total of 35,085 miles to the odometer, the RGS is offered with the 2012 purchase receipt; a V5C document; and expired MoTs from 2017/2018. However, the MoT database confirms the machine is MoT'd until 20th April 2023.
Offered with key

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