Post Sale Update: This Laverda SFC sold for $16,800 after 32 bids on eBay.
Act quick! Here’s one of the last examples of the classic orange brand – the Laverda SFC 1000. A limited edition last gasp from the Italian firm, just 200 were intended to be produced, none for export to the US (which can make titling a problem). Laverda branded this bike (a further evolution of the RGS) with the SFC moniker in hopes of having riders reminisce about the 750 SFC production racer from decades before, but the engine was too hindered by emissions to compete with the top Japanese sports bikes of the time. Still, the 981cc triple produced 100 horsepower, helping the bike attain a top speed of 143 miles per hour. But 538 pounds of weight did not help, so the SFC 1000 evolved into being a sport-tourer rather than the super-sport Laverda fans would have probably wanted. For a detailed look on this rarity, check out this scan of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure for a comprehensive write-up. This specific bike (VIN: LAV*1000*RGS*3320) has just over 10,000 miles and is relatively stock except for the addition of Mikuni RS36 carbs, Pingel fuel valves and some other minor parts that can all be reversible if desired. Find this SFC1000 for sale in Los Gatos, California with bidding up to $12,600