A classic Laverda Jota with modern performance

Every Laverda that Jean-Louis Olive lays his hands on gets the star treatment. Most of his projects are restorations, but this 1978 1200 Jota America was a full-blown custom job. And it turned out so good, it starred in the pages of Practical Sportbikes magazine in the UK. Jean-Louis is more than a little obsessed with Laverda. He had his first encounter with the marque in 1977, and has been in love ever since. He's written multiple Laverda-themed books, and launched the Laverdamania website and owners' association. Jean-Louis refers to his passion as “only a hobby, but almost a full...