Laverda Jota
Photo Credit: Wallace Classic-motorbikes.net
The Laverda Jota is a three-cylinder 4-stroke
with chain drive double overhead camshafts. The 981-cc Jota came to the
market in 1976, but a pre prototype of the bike was shown at the Milan
motorcycle show of 1971. The original design had a single overhead camshaft and was a development of the company’s 750-cc twin.
The UK importer, Slater Brothers, was instrumental in getting the Jota produced and, working closely with the factory, took the Jota to many motorcycle race victories.
The UK importer, Slater Brothers, was instrumental in getting the Jota produced and, working closely with the factory, took the Jota to many motorcycle race victories.
The three cylinder engines have a unique sound due to their crankshaft design (two pistons up, one down).
Unfortunately, this design also produces considerable vibrations (something that was addressed by rubber mountings in 1982).
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