Laverda 1000 3 C vs Ducati Sport 1000S (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Laverda 1000 3 Cstacks up against the Ducati Sport 1000S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLaverda 1000 3 CDucati Sport 1000S
Model year19772010
Price
Engine980 cc992 cc
Horsepower78 hp91 hp
Torque91 Nm
Weight181 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires3.50-18 / 4.00-18 120/70-R17 / 180/55-R17

Laverda 1000 3 C vs Ducati Sport 1000S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Laverda 1000 3 C and the Ducati Sport 1000S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Laverda 1000 3 C brings 78 hp, while the Ducati Sport 1000S counters with 91 hp at 181 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: