MV Agusta 1000
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| MV Agusta 1000 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Also called | 1000 Corona, 1000 Ago |
| Production | 1978 - 1981 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC. 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 mph (221 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 105.94 HP (79.0 KW) @ 10000RPM |
| Fuel System | 4x 27mm DellOrto carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 38mm Forcelle Italia telescopic forks, preload, rebound damping adjustable Rear: dual Koni shocks preload adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 280mm discs Rear: single 280mm disc |
| Front Tire | 3.50 -18 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 -18 |
| Weight | 228.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The MV Agusta 1000 Ago was a air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC. 2 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by MV Agusta between 1978 and 1981. It could reach a top speed of 137 mph (221 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 105.94 HP (79.0 KW) @ 10000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC. 2 valves per cylinder. A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 954.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 3.50 -18 front tire and a 4.00 -18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 280mm discs in the front and a single 280mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 38mm Forcelle Italia telescopic forks, preload, rebound damping adjustable while the rear was equipped with a dual Koni shocks preload adjustable. The 1000 Ago was fitted with a 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1981 MV Agusta 1000 Ago
The 1981 MY MV Agusta 1000 Ago is a limited edition machine designed to honor one of Agusta's most successful racing riders, Giacorno Agostini. It addresses Agusta fans and collectors that want a powerful machine. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 954cc, transverese four cylinder engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce 106 horsepower at 10000 rpm. In addition, it comes standard with 38mm Forcelle Italia telescopic forks and dual Koni shocks at the rear.