Laverda Jota, the ultimate 1980's muscle bike.

It was back out to the Central West of NSW and to the beautiful little country town of Milthorpe for this episode of Biker Torque to speak with Chris about his BMW R90S and his Laverda Jota.
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[@jimmarshall807]

Chris seems such a sound guy with head full of great experiences and a garage full of amazing bikes

[@BikerTorque]

Chris is an absolute gentleman and you are right, so many stories. We sat and chatted for this interview for quite a while

[@Voltys_fishing]

Loved that Makes me proud that i own a 1977 Laverda 1000 too Over 35 years now Still love it

[@BikerTorque]

Nice one, enjoy

[@ataulfomendozazimbrano9890]

Después de una 1.000, compré una 1.200 Jota que aún conservo con 4.500 km. De vez en cuando bajo al garaje a mis 74 años, la limpio de polvo y la arranco un rato mientras repaso mis viejos recuerdos.

[@BikerTorque]

Wonderful to hear you still have your triple. Thanks for watching

[@monzarace]

Of course I ride a Laverda 1000. Been doing that for some 30 years. And no, I don't want any other bike. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@BikerTorque]

Nice one, would love a Laverda triple in the garage one day

[@speedfinder1]

This is fast becoming a classic series. This what has been missing from KZbin. Please keep making these videos, they are food to a starving audience! That chap Chris has totally hit the nail on the head. The mechanical age is coming to an end and no-one in the future will be quite so passionate about an "Electric Motorcycle"

[@BikerTorque]

Wow, thanks for you kind words. We are really enjoying producing these stories, from experience we have learned that everyone has a story tell. It's so good to be able share these stories with an audience who are all passionate about their motorcycles. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Plenty more coming up on the channel, with plenty more shoots in the production schedule.

[@darren8269]

Nice story. I own a Laverda RGS1000, since 1991. I love it, I think it might love me back, ha ha.

[@BikerTorque]

Hey Darren, thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the story. I have actually just recently joined the “Laverda Club”, bought a 1972 750 SF after shooting this story with Chris. I fell in love with both of Chris’ Laverda’s so had to find one. Would love a Jota one day

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

A lovely fella, very passionate and a wonderful collection of old bikes. Sadly, I’m one of those people who push a button and know little about what’s behind the buttons, however I appreciate and respect those that do. A great episode, Ross, well done. ✌️

[@BikerTorque]

Cheers Roger, thanks for watching. I’m slowly learning what goes on behind the button, or in my case the kick start, all good fun

[@davidmacgregor5193]

I used to own a 1980 Laverda 1200T, it had a left hand gear shift lever which I liked. Everyone should ride a Laverda some time in their live. The sound from the 180 degree crank shaft configueration is bewitching.

[@BikerTorque]

Totally agree. I ended up buying a 1972 SF750 after filming this story, just totally fell in love with the brand. Would still love a Jota one day

[@rgadave]

I owned a Laverda 3CL , the same as a Jota but with lower compression pistons and a less fierce camshaft, from new for several years. Three figure cruising on German Autobahns easy and you find that except for VW vans I was one of the slowest on the road. At low speed I was always aware of the bikes weight but I found that once 80mph was reached everything 'fell into place' and worked nicely. The best bike I ever owned.

[@BikerTorque]

Thanks for watching, I do like the triples, but have actually just picked up a 750 SF Laverda. Love it, but hoipe to get a triple one day, either a Jota or a 3CL

[@rgadave]

@@BikerTorque I owned an SF3 for 14 years which developed into something of a love/hate relationship....there was always a job to be done and the performance was somewhat less than I had expected.

[@donaldwayne4219]

Jota is a beautiful bike, not to mention the SS Ducati and a K1 even. Shit, a Red K1 as well. That's crazy, the red K1's looked spectacular. Though, that is the 1st one I have seen since they were released, looks fantastic still now. Takes me back a few years, that lot. Thanks, great viewing.

[@BikerTorque]

Hey mate, glad you enjoyed the video. Agree, Chris has a stunning collection of bikes.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

What an interesting fella. Love a triple

[@BikerTorque]

👍

[@sarupexim]

Its great to hear from experienced motorcycle enthusiasts... 🙏 Greatings from India.

[@BikerTorque]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the story.

[@yukonica4560]

If ever you do come to Canada to ride... ride north. The Rockies range into Yukon. Further north you go, the less traveled the road; and the more spectacular the experience. There are times, in the middle of summer travel, when you may not meet another vehicle in either direction for half an hour.

[@BikerTorque]

How about bears though? Thanks for watching.

[@garyhoward4064]

Mentally and physically stimulating.. Keeps you young…

[@BikerTorque]

Absolutely

[@Martyn-NFFC]

Lovely guy, great stories ❤

[@BikerTorque]

Thanks mate, plenty more rider stories coming up

[@kdsowen2882]

Definitely one of my favorite episodes . I imported a 1978 Laverda 1200 Mirage from Sydney in the late 80's . The guy who sorted-it over there , later moved to NZ and brought over 2 mid-80's Jota's (the last year they were made ? ) . My bike was raced in Oz (using a different frame) so it had-had a 'Life' . Sadly it recently went off-shore , as did my friends Jota's . Chris has some nice machines ( I have owned quite a few the same ) , I always fancied a 750SF though .... he sums it up for me with his simple elegant machines that give you that hands-on visceral-experience (you can experience adrenaline at less than 200kph ! )and connect with other passionate people . Dave NZ

[@BikerTorque]

I’m lucky enough to also own 750 SF, a 1972 model, drum brakes, first year Laverda designed their own brakes. Beautiful bike and loves to rev hard. Thanks for watching, this was one of our favourite episodes to produce.

[@kdsowen2882]

@@BikerTorque You lucky Bastard ! 5 years ago you could buy a minter , fully-sorted for 10k or less , not anymore . The bargain here is low-K Continental GT's, a few thousand-K or less on them and they frequently come up for sale @7.5K asking . I even saw one for 7K and it sat around for a week , insane really. Don't tell all your mates Ross ! ....until I buy one . Dave

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

Absolutely legendary bikes this man has owned. I very much enjoyed this episode. Eric

[@BikerTorque]

Cheers Eric, yes the Jota is something else, the video doesn’t do it justice.

[@trevormartin5459]

Fantastic.What a fabulous collection.👍✋

[@BikerTorque]

Agree

[@JedediahSmith342]

Great vid amazing story thanks 😎🇺🇸✌🏽

[@BikerTorque]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@baumie4618]

What a collection!😍 My old man had a Laverda RGS the ones with the fuel filler next to the front headlight....used to confuse a lot of service station attendants (I must be getting old, remember with people used to fill your bike/car for you?😃)

[@BikerTorque]

Funnily enough I do remember service station attendants. I used to be one, worked a summer job at my uncles service station near the beach at Manly. That was a fun job as a wide eyed 15 year old. Used to crack me up when people driving Volkswagen Beetles wanted there radiator and tyres checked.

[@baumie4618]

@@BikerTorque lol we were talking about that very thing last week. People used to say it to try and trick you!.....The look that they gave you when you said that you filled the water up till it came out the top of the cap!.....they weren't so funny then.🤣

[@arnohag1]

Love the talk. Great to see passion.

[@BikerTorque]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the story, there’s plenty more coming up on the channel

[@philc4520]

Phenomenal. Absolutely loved it 😊

[@BikerTorque]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@whatsstefon]

The central west has a lot of hidden characters like this fella who have some pretty cool, rare and collectable rides sitting in sheds.

[@BikerTorque]

Definitely some collectable’s in Chris’ collection, please to say, mostly all are ridden.

[@johncunningham4820]

Great Interview ! I'm an old Rider . Not doing it any more . But I may reconsider , because He reminded me of MANY things . I had 7 different Bikes . Two at a time twice . I did appreciate the BMW K-100 for its Boring RELIABILITY . Two problems in 6 years . And Rock Solid . The Passion Project was a Suzuki GT-750 . Great Bikes those .

[@BikerTorque]

Hey mate sounds like it’s time to get back into it.

[@philturner5385]

Great video mate, I have meet that gentleman when he was on his k1 beemer.

[@BikerTorque]

Hey Phil, just saw this comment. Chris is a true gentleman

[@JukeboxGothic]

I owned an 81 Jota when I was younger. The only bike I have dreams Im riding. I have owned 2 R90s BMWs that were lovely as well. At 60 Im working on another Laverda. A 1200 TS MIrage that will be a beast. Working on old machines is my meditation.

[@BikerTorque]

Laverda’s definitely keep you dreaming. I have a stunning 1972 750 SF which is a real fun bike to ride, drum brakes and all. The 1200 TS Mirage sounds good and a fun project to work on, well done.

[@johnmartin6854]

Great collection of bikes love Jotas spoked wheels 👍👍👍

[@BikerTorque]

Yesa great collection indeed

[@davidburne9477]

Forget riding in Canada and those bears. The road from Nazca to Cusco traversing part of the Andes is the best road I have ridden. Toll road (but no tolls for bikes) that snakes through valleys on beautiful tarmac. Did it following the Dakar in 2012 and would go back in a heartbeat. Imagine the Bell Line without the bumps, with better tar and no speed cops, and way more corners for about 250 kms. Ridden my brother’s series 1 Jota and I love it. All the talk of them being tall and not turning etc is just plain bullshit.

[@BikerTorque]

That Andes ride sounds epic, and agree with you thoughts on the Jota

[@geoffmcwiggan2814]

What a wonderful guy 👍🇦🇺🥃 thumbs up to you my friend.

[@BikerTorque]

Chris is an absolute champ and a wealth of knowledge.

[@geoffmcwiggan2814]

@@BikerTorque would love a 1200 triple in a lemans type frame just for piss and giggles. Something that looked liked it raced at the Le Mans 24 hr . Something very raw and loud. Couldn’t give a shit it the newer bikes were faster , just for the atmosphere and the sound. Cheers 🇦🇺👍🥃

[@BikerTorque]

@@geoffmcwiggan2814 I’m with you, that would be a fun bike

[@martindavey8742]

Love this channel, these guys tell it like it is, my kinda people :)

[@BikerTorque]

Cheers, great to hear you like the channel, plenty more coming up

[@martindavey8742]

@@BikerTorque Glad to hear it, a long over due trip down under is planned soon ;)

[@f.t.w1066]

Great video..👍👍👍

[@BikerTorque]

👍

[@hachewie]

Rad collection of bikes.

[@BikerTorque]

Isn’t it just.

[@gordonisamoron]

Best bike ever, jota was the dogs bollocks

[@BikerTorque]

I haven’t ridden one yet, but they do look and sound the goods. I have a 750 SF which I love.

[@BikerTorque]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the story

[@gordonisamoron]

@@BikerTorque lucky man , I cannot ride any more due to a very bad work accident so all I have now are memories, however I have ridden a huge number of different machines and the jots always came out top , a riders machine in every sense . I am jealous, ride till the tyres fall off brother .

[@davidkasperek3907]

A good measure of wisdom & humility. The guy is more interesting than his bikes, which is saying a lot. 👍

[@BikerTorque]

Thanks for watching, and totally agree, I could talk with Chris for hours, as you say, wise and humble

[@michaeldowell8188]

To Laverda's triple sound better than Ducati and Motoguzzi ??

[@BikerTorque]

I do love the Laverda Triple sound and their twins for that matter. Don’t know if I’d say they sound better than a Ducati or Guzzi, just different. All sound great I reckon.

[@alenanic9546]

Great. tnx,

[@BikerTorque]

👍

[@mikefry6765]

Great video

[@BikerTorque]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching

[@eprohoda]

wow.best content~brother~

[@BikerTorque]

Thanks

[@markotisljar2268]

👍❤️

[@BikerTorque]

👍

[@TheMickvee]

Light as a feather? My Jota was a barge! Very heavy steering and unwilling to change direction unless you put a lot of effort into it. Still, I'd have her back tomorrow! I'd need a sacfull of cash though!

[@BikerTorque]

Yes, the prices are certainly getting up there

[@lordemed1]

Love it! On what model Triumph did you tour Europe?

[@BikerTorque]

Not sure

[@mysterryable]

I forget now. I think ot was a 1967 Bonneville. An ex NSW police bike that travelled the globe. I wonder where it is now? I left it parked on the ground floor of a park station on the northern approach to Tower Bridge. That was about 1976. Is it still there???

[@Team-fabulous]

Great video mate but is there any need for the very loud music....... 😮😮

[@BikerTorque]

Sorry about that, but thanks for watching.

[@gianlucacoffeegianespresso2959]

1200

[@BikerTorque]

👍

[@bobrogers7004]

Very top heavy. My mate lost his life on one.

[@BikerTorque]

Sorry to hear that.