MV Agusta 300 Turismo Raid

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MV Agusta 300 Turismo Raid
Manufacturer
Production 1959 - 61
Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve
Compression ratio 7.2:1
Ignition Flywheel magneto
Transmission 4 speed
Frame Double cradle tubular and pressed steel
Suspension Front: Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear: Swingarm with hydraulic shocks
Brakes Front: 200mm Drum
Rear: 200mm Drum
Front Tire 3.00-19
Rear Tire 3.25-19
Wheelbase 1340 mm / 52.7 in
Weight
Fuel Capacity 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve. The engine featured a 7.2:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet multiple plate clutch.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-19 front tire and a 3.25-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 200mm Drum in the front and a 200mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic hydraulic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm with hydraulic shocks. The 300 Turismo Raid was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1340 mm / 52.7 in long.

Photos[edit | edit source]

MV Agusta 300 Turismo Raid

Overview[edit | edit source]

MV Agusta 300 Turismo Raid







The 300 is an evolution of the “Raid” 250. The gas tank, fenders and exhaust were different. The engine was only slightlymorepowerful. It did not have great sales suc-cess and was therefore produced in very smallnumbers. Special versions were prepared for law enforcement and the armed forces. Source


Make Model MV Agusta 300 Turismo Raid
Year 1959 - 61
Engine Type Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve
Displacement 301 cc / 18.3 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 74 x 70 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 7.2:1
Induction 22 mm carburetor
Lubrication Wet sump
Ignition Flywheel magneto
Starting Kick
Max Power 10.4 kW /14.0 hp @ 5500 rpm
Clutch Wet multiple plate clutch
Transmission 4 speed
Final Drive Chain
Frame Double cradle tubular and pressed steel
Front Suspension Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear Suspension Swingarm with hydraulic shocks
Front Brakes 200mm Drum
Rear Brakes 200mm Drum
Front Tire 3.00-19
Rear Tire 3.25-19
Dimensions Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width: 590 mm / 23.2 in
Wheelbase 1340 mm / 52.7 in
Weight 160 Kg / 352 lbs
Fuel Capacity 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal

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