Laverda Jota 1000 Special (1983) vs Honda RVF 750 RC45 (1994-95) vs Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250 (1961-62)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Laverda | Honda | Ariel |
| Model: | Jota 1000 Special | RVF 750 RC45 | Arrow Super Sport 250 |
| Years: | 1983 | 1994-95 | 1961-62 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, parallel twin |
| Capacity: | 981 cc / 59.8 cu-in | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 247 cc / 15.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 75 x 74 mm | 72 x 46 mm | 54 x 54 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 | 11.5:1 | 10:1 |
| Induction: | 3x 32mm Dell'Orto carbs | PGM-FI Programmed Fuel Injection. | 1-1/16 in Amal 376 carburettor |
| Ignition: | Borsch electronic | Digital transistorized electric advance | Coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Max power: | 97 hp / 70.7 kW @ 7800 rpm | 119 hp / 87.6 kW @ 12000 rpm (109.2 hp @ 11900 rpm) | 14.9 kW / 20 hp 2 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Coils springs | 41mm USD forks adjustable compression rebound and preload | Trailing link fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shock absorbers, 5-way adjustable coil springs | Pro-link adjustable compression rebound and preload | Swing arm, twin shock absorbers/dampers |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers | Drum, 6 in, leading shoe |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum, 6 in, leading shoe |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-18 | 130/60 ZR16 | White wall |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90-18 | 190/50 ZR17 | White wall |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.4 US gal | 18.0 Litres / 4.0 gal | 13.6 L / 3.6 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 217 km/h / 135 mph | 258.5 km/h / 160.6 mph | 126 km/h / 78 mph |