Laverda 1000 Jota vs Honda CB 1000 Big 1 (1993)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Laverda 1000 Jotastacks up against the Honda CB 1000 Big 1. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLaverda 1000 JotaHonda CB 1000 Big 1
Model year19831993
Price
Engine980 cc988 cc
Horsepower85 hp97 hp
Torque87 Nm
Weight235 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity5.4 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 120/90-18

Laverda 1000 Jota vs Honda CB 1000 Big 1 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Laverda 1000 Jota and the Honda CB 1000 Big 1 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Laverda 1000 Jota brings 85 hp, while the Honda CB 1000 Big 1 counters with 97 hp at 235 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: