MV Agusta 150 Sport RS

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MV Agusta 150 Sport RS
Manufacturer
Production 1959 - 69
Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, Pushrod, 2 valve
Compression ratio 9.0:1
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: 150mm Drum
Rear: 125mm Drum
Front Tire 2 75 18
Rear Tire 2.75- 18
Wheelbase 1280 mm / 50.3 in
Weight
Fuel Capacity 13 Liters / 3.4 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 9.0:1 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 18 front tire and a 2.75- 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 150mm Drum in the front and a 125mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic hydraulic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm with hydraulic shocks. The 150 Sport RS was fitted with a 13 Liters / 3.4 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1280 mm / 50.3 in long.

Photos[edit | edit source]

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Overview[edit | edit source]

MV Agusta 150 Sport RS









The Sport is a larger version of the 125 TR “Centomila”. The engine has a modified lubrication system that allows the guarantee to be extended to a higher mileage. The Sport is also recognisable by the bare springs of the rear shocks. The first version had ivory coloured frame, fork, and rear shocks with a red/ivory tank. In 1966 a version with silver frame and red tank waspresented.


Make Model MV Agusta 150 Sport RS
Year 1959 - 69
Produced 6515 Units
Engine Type Four stroke, single cylinder, Pushrod, 2 valve
Displacement 150.1 cc / 9.1 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 59.5 x 54 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 9.0:1
Induction DellOrto MB 20B carburetor
Lubrication Wet sump
Ignition Flywheel-magneto
Starting Kick
Max Power 6.7 kW / 9.0 hp @ 5800 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 150mm Drum
Rear Brakes 125mm Drum
Front Tire 2 75 18
Rear Tire 2.75- 18
Dimensions Length: 1900 mm / 74.8 in Width: 620 mm / 24.4 in
Wheelbase 1280 mm / 50.3 in
Weight 110 kg / 242.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity 13 Liters / 3.4 US gal