Jota 120 - is it a bargain Lothar?

The 120° Jota was never something I liked very much. I think from all the Triples, there is a ranking in my head that never tempted me. It starts with the 1200 TS, over to the RGS (though a great bike) followed by the 120° Jota. Then followed by the drum-brake early triples (though they look good, I just don't like the suspension and the lack of braking power on them...).

For that price, I still think it's a bargain (assuming it is well sorted other than the cosmetic points). Should sell soon, but needs a lot of TLC, looking closer to it...

To bring it into the condition equaling my 1000 SFC, you would need to spend something like 6 - 8.000€ though. 1000 SFC might be the better deal then... 🤷‍♂️
 
Can't fault that engine - its quicker than a 180 and much smoother - its got a high centre of gravity and i dont like the red but its a good price - always prefer to buy a bike that someone has had for a long time
 
120 Jotas are as common as much around here; we get regularly 3 or 4 on rides locally. The owners rave about how good they are.
 
go beyond 180km/h on them and see how brave you are... ;) The combination of the 180° frame where the engine is a stabilizing part of the design and the rubber mounts on the 120 Jota have not been the best choice. There is a reason they designed the RGx frame differently with 3 tubes at the top... 🤷‍♂️

They are good bikes, just like the RGS. I just personally have different preferences.
 
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Laverdalothar said:
go beyond 180km/h on them and see how brave you are... ;) The combination of the 180° frame where the engine is a stabilizing part of the design and the rubber mounts on the 120 Jota have not been the best choice. There is a reason they designed the RGx frame differently with 3 tubes at the top... 🤷‍♂️

They are good bikes, just like the RGS. I just personally have different preferences.
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Good points! Never thought about the new design rubber mount being ‘temporarily’ used on the old mk2 180 frame.
 
$9k USD seems to favor the buyer- but consider the bike was acquired at 2007 values, has been enjoyed & the owner wants a quick exchange-really a great opportunity to get into Italian bike ownership. A dip in the market makes these machines potentially more attractive to younger riders which then propagates the pricing 'cycle' higher as appeal increases-
 
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IAG said:
$9k USD seems to favor the buyer- but consider the bike was acquired at 2007 values, has been enjoyed & the owner wants a quick exchange-really a great opportunity to get into Italian bike ownership. A dip in the market makes these machines potentially more attractive to younger riders which then propagates the pricing 'cycle' higher as appeal increases-
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I doubt that appeal will ever increase, particularly with the chopper and bobber crowd.
Paul
 
Paul Marx said:
I doubt that appeal will ever increase, particularly with the chopper and bobber crowd.
Paul
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We already have witnessed this cycle/cultural phenomenon ebb & flow w/ Laverda (& other marques) in the last 50 years. Same old story- 'nobody wants to be their parents' sort if stuff. The chopper/bobber fad has waned replaced by electric & resto-mod/neo retro crazes. Resto-mod examples are the new V7 Sport, SS950, CB's, KZ900 & XSR900 (the Kenny Roberts paint looks great). Some new bike owners will understand the origin & desire true authenticity and buy vintage. That's why I bought my first Laverda.
 
IAG said:
We already have witnessed this cycle/cultural phenomenon ebb & flow w/ Laverda (& other marques) in the last 50 years. Same old story- 'nobody wants to be their parents' sort if stuff. The chopper/bobber fad has waned replaced by electric & resto-mod/neo retro crazes. Resto-mod examples are the new V7 Sport, SS950, CB's, KZ900 & XSR900 (the Kenny Roberts paint looks great). Some new bike owners will understand the origin & desire true authenticity and buy vintage. That's why I bought my first Laverda.
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How many people are aware of the importance and origin of MM, Sertum or Ceccato?
And that in a world where individual forms of transportation and the internal combustion engine are prevalent but subject to major changes.
The prices of Laverda motorcycles have not only collapsed, but the bikes have all but disappeared from our roads.
Nothing to do with a cycle or a craze, it's game over.
Paul
 
Judging from the Bonhams auction, Laverda prices have fallen, but the Ducati green frame is still getting high bids. So it appears that Laverdas have been owned and valued by a select few who are aging out, which is a shame.
 
TeddyG said:
Judging from the Bonhams auction, Laverda prices have fallen, but the Ducati green frame is still getting high bids. So it appears that Laverdas have been owned and valued by a select few who are aging out, which is a shame.
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The Ducati Green frame seems to be a reference for plenty.
Prices for those has collapsed as well, be assured.
Paul
 
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I see the unsold 1200 in Scotland has just had a big discount applied to undercut the price of the 120. Unfortunately, I still doubt that will be enough to tempt someone else to buy a garage ornament.
 
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