Description
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A limited edition from the Italian firm, between 200-300 examples of the SFC1000 were intended to be produced – none for export to the US. Motorcycle Classics calls it “perhaps their best bike ever.”
While the Laverda triples were legendary in the 70s, as the 80s rolled around the bikes started to seem long in the tooth. The RGS was built as an evolution of the classic Jota, but many felt that it lost the aggressiveness of the 180 model. Laverda further evolved it into the SFC, brandishing it with a name that called back to the iconic SFC750 production racer.
Changes included a gold-painted frame, Verlicchi aluminum swingarm, Marzocchi adjustable suspension, brushed aluminum instrument cover, and an aluminum plate for mounting the rearsets with gold finishing and an embossed SFC logo.
The 981cc triple produced 100 horsepower, helping the bike attain a top speed of 143 miles per hour.
This example is VIN: LAVRGS100012851. Engine LAVRGS10002851. The owner purchased the bike eight months ago from an estate and states, “I purchased this bike, fixed it up to ride and find I can ride in this seating position anymore. The joys of getting older.”
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 1 mile. The odometer shows 15,539 kilometers (9,655 miles).
miles.
Maintenance:
Per the owner, “Brake fluid flush, hydraulic clutch flush, carb clean and new OEM fuel lines, new carb manifolds, new chain, oil and filter service, overall retorque, engine heat cycle and check timing/ throttle response and idle, new oil cooler lines and fittings, two new OEM horns and refurbished air box (it’s almost brand new but you can’t get them anymore and we had to source one from Germany), new battery, fork decals. Slight weeping of front fork seals, new ones are included.”
The following inspection report has been provided:
Modifications:
According to the owner, the bike is stock. He states, “The original hand grips stayed on the bike to complement the original paint and natural patina for this unmolested numbers matching and rare motorcycle.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Phantom +1 MT28 tires with date codes of 436 and 517.
The sale includes one key, shop manual, parts book, repair guide, and various parts.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“This is an original paint bike, some patina on frame and wheels, some chips on fiberglass fairings, tank rub from inner knees to side of tank at recess.”
Currently located in Sorrento, British Columbia, Canada, this Laverda is offered on a clean Canada title. Have any SFC1000 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
