1988 Laverda SFC1000 Classic

Registration No: F708 FGK
Frame No: 3440
MOT: None

• A rare example of an SFC Classic finished in red
• Supplied with a large paperwork file of receipts
• Includes Owners/Service manuals and a V5C

The roots of the Laverda Motorcycle company go back to 1873 when Pietro Laverda began producing agricultural equipment in Breganza in North-East Italy. Like many other Italian firms, they diversified into motorcycles after the second world war manufacturing good quality and for the time relatively innovative bikes. By the 1960s they had progressed onto bigger capacity engines launching the 750GT in 1969 and the limited edition SFC production racer in 1971. The 1000c three cylinder range was launched in the early 1970s to compete against the new breed of Japanese superbikes, with the legendary Jota being the fastest production motorcycle to date. Various versions of the iconic triple were produced, including the more touring orientated RGS and a 1200cc engined model. The last Laverda triple offered for sale in the late 1980s was the SFC1000 with the German importer influenced Classic, sporting wire wheels, being very much the end of an era.

This SFC1000 Classic, a rare version finished in red instead of the normal black, must be one of the last triples produced at the Breganza factory in 1987/88. It is thought the last frame number issued by Laverda was 3452, so its number, 3440, is only 12 from the end. The concept of the SFC was to get back to the Jotas' sporting roots, featuring 41.7mm diameter Marzocchi M1R front forks, 300mm Brembo floating front brake discs with Brembo gold series calipers, an aluminium box-section swingarm and lightweight rear sets. Bought by the vendor as only its second owner in 1993 from Slater Brothers, included in the sale is the original owner's manual, service book with 9 stamps from 3 Cross and Slaters and numerous old MOTs and tax discs. Its service life, mainly with Slaters, is documented by around 30 receipts totalling over £4000 showing the fitting of a Witt electronic ignition, Koni rear shocks and stainless silencers, with the original parts included. The bike has not been run for around 15 years, so will need a good recommissioning before use. A great opportunity to acquire what is thought to be the ultimate expression of Laverda's legendary 1000cc triple.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189