Jota’s Bigger Brother: 1978-82 Laverda 1200 Jota America/Mirage

Comparing the Laverda 1200 to the 4-cylinder alternatives in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Yamaha XS Eleven and Suzuki GS1100E.

By The Motorcycle Classics Staff
Published on November 12, 2019
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by Nick Cedar

Laverda 1200

Years produced:1978-1982
Power: 73hp @ 7,500rpm
Top speed: 133mph (period test)
Engine: 1,116cc (80mm x 74mm) air-cooled, DOHC inline triple
Transmission: Triplex chain primary, 5-speed, chain final drive

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