MV Agusta 125 Turismo

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MV Agusta 125 Turismo
Manufacturer
Production 1948 - 49
Engine
Two stroke, single cylinder
Compression ratio 6.2:1
Ignition Flywheel magneto
Transmission 3 Speed
Frame Closed tubular steel cradle
Suspension Front: Girder forks (telescopic fork on Lusso)
Rear: Swingarm with mechanical shocks
Brakes Front: 125mm Drum
Rear: 125mm Drum
Front Tire 2.75-19
Rear Tire 3.00-19
Wheelbase 1270 mm / 50.0 in
Weight
Fuel Capacity 12 Liters / 3.1 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Two stroke, single cylinder. The engine featured a 6.2:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet multiple plate clutch.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.75-19 front tire and a 3.00-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 125mm Drum in the front and a 125mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Girder forks (telescopic fork on Lusso) while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm with mechanical shocks. The 125 Turismo was fitted with a 12 Liters / 3.1 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1270 mm / 50.0 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

MV Agusta 125 Turismo







The 125 was a logical evolution of the 98 and had better performance.

The basic layout remained the same, it was an economic utility vehicle that catered for the needs of post-war customers.


The 125 Turismo was a transition model, it would soon be replaced by a hugely modified 125cc motorcycle. Source





The 125 was a logical evolution of the 98 and had better performance.

The basic layout remained the same, it was an economic utility vehicle that catered for the needs of post-war customers.

The 125 Turismo was a transition model, it would soon be replaced by a hugely modified 125cc motorcycle.

Make Model MV Agusta 125 Turismo
Year 1948 - 49
Units Produced approx. 2000
Engine Type Two stroke, single cylinder
Displacement 125 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 53 x 56 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 6.2:1
Induction 16 mm Carburettor
Lubrication 8% mixture
Ignition Flywheel magneto
Starting Kick
Max Power 3.5 kW 4.8 hp @ 4500 rpm
Clutch Wet multiple plate clutch
Transmission 3 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Frame Closed tubular steel cradle
Front Suspension Girder forks (telescopic fork on Lusso)
Rear Suspension Swingarm with mechanical shocks
Front Brakes 125mm Drum
Rear Brakes 125mm Drum
Front Tire 2.75-19
Rear Tire 3.00-19
Dimensions Length 1930 mm / 75.9 in Width 610 mm / 24.0 in
Wheelbase 1270 mm / 50.0 in
Weight 75 Kg / 165.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity 12 Liters / 3.1 US gal

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