Laverda SFC 1000

Laverda announced their intention to produce a 1000 cc triple. General manager Massimo Laverda claimed the triple would be lighter and narrower than the recently introduced Honda CB750.

With a double overhead cam layout. The cams were driven by a belt on the right side of the engine.

And designated the 3C. Initially a single Brembo front disc brake was fitted but was soon upgraded to twin front discs.

With Laverda manufactured cast alloy wheels being fitted and a rear disc brake. The model was now designated 3CL (L standing for lega, Italian for alloy).

Leading to cracking around the valve seats on some machines. It was reintroduced . The model acquired the name Jota and was the first production bike to be timed at more than 140 mph. 78, 79 and 80. The model was imported into the US

. These model were fitted with left-foot gearchange via a crossover linkage.

But not hardened around the valve seats, leading to valve seat erosion. To reduce engine noise, the inner main bearings were changed from rollers to ball With the rear shock absorbers more forward leading. This frame was shared with the newly introduced 1,200 models.

. This led to failures and warranty claims and the bearings were changed back to rollers later that year.

Which necessitated moving the ignition pick-ups from the right to left end of the crankshaft. The crankcases and primary cover were changed to facilitate a future change to left-hand gearchange and hydraulically operated clutch fitted.

. First shown at the 1981 Milan Show, it powered by the revised 120° engine and had new cycle parts.

As a replacement of the RGS, the SFC had revised bodywork finished in red, upgraded brakes and suspension and different instruments. The high-performance-engine from the Corsa was used.