LOT 248

1984 Laverda RGS 1000 Registration no. A695 KJT Frame no. LAV.1000RGS*1956* Engine no. LAV.1000RGS*1956*

Sold for £3,450 inc. premium

Lot 248

1984 Laverda RGS 1000

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|11 October 2026, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1984 Laverda RGS 1000
Registration no. A695 KJT
Frame no. LAV.1000RGS1956
Engine no. LAV.1000RGS1956

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 latest Jota-type 120-degree crank, rubber-mounted engine distinguished the RGS from Laverda's other 1,000cc triples, though the most obvious difference was the cockpit fairing that blended smoothly into the fuel tank. Less noticeable 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 could still reach 140mph and crack the standing quarter-mile in a little over 12 seconds.

This Laverda RGS was purchased by the late owner in January 2019 from Jemspeedshop of Batley and used occasionally before being dry stored in dedicated accommodation. The Laverda is offered from a private collection of motorcycles which were run regularly up to 2022 when the late owner's ill health prevented any further work or use. All of the machines were purchased from dealers and had been fully serviced prior to joining the collection. None have been ridden since they were confined to storage apart from a short trip to a local show where they were displayed. Like the rest of the collection, the Laverda will require recommissioning before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Currently displaying a total of 54,115miles on the odometer, the machine is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate; the 2019 purchase receipt; some expired MoTs; and various invoices for work carried out (including from Windys Laverda Ltd).

Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning and/or restoration to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness, history, authenticity, originality and mechanical condition prior to bidding.
Offered with key

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