Laverda 1000 Jota-120 vs Ducati Desmosedici RR (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Laverda 1000 Jota-120stacks up against the Ducati Desmosedici RR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLaverda 1000 Jota-120Ducati Desmosedici RR
Model year19832008
Price
Engine980 cc989 cc
Horsepower86 hp197 hp
Torque116 Nm
Weight171 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity5.4 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 120/90-18 120/70-17 / 200/55-16

Laverda 1000 Jota-120 vs Ducati Desmosedici RR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Laverda 1000 Jota-120 and the Ducati Desmosedici RR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Laverda 1000 Jota-120 brings 86 hp, while the Ducati Desmosedici RR counters with 197 hp at 171 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: