MV Agusta 175 Turismo CSTL

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MV Agusta 175 Turismo CSTL
Manufacturer
Production 1954 - 55
Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve
Compression ratio 6.5:1
Ignition Flywheel-magneto
Transmission 4 Speed
Frame Double cradle tubular and pressed steel
Suspension Front: Hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear: swingarm with hydraulic shocks
Brakes Front: 160mm Drum
Rear: 140mm Drum
Front Tire 3.50x17 second series 2.75x19
Rear Tire 3.50x17 second series 2.75x19
Wheelbase 1280 mm / 50.3 in
Weight 110 kg / 242 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve. The engine featured a 6.5:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50x17 second series 2.75x19 front tire and a 3.50x17 second series 2.75x19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 160mm Drum in the front and a 140mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Hydraulic telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a swingarm with hydraulic shocks. The 175 Turismo CSTL was fitted with a 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 110 kg / 242 lbs. The wheelbase was 1280 mm / 50.3 in long.

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MV Agusta 175 Turismo CSTL

Overview[edit | edit source]

MV Agusta 175 Torismo CSTL






This model is particularly important in MV Agusta’s history: it is the first production motorcycle to feature a 4 stroke engine. It was a very important step towards a newgeneration of extremely interesting engines. The single overhead cam distribution was very advanced and the performance was very good. The version with 17” wheels had black frame, fork and shocks with olive drab tank and fenders. The version with 19” wheels was completely black with a red tank.

Make Model MV Agusta 175 Torismo CSTL
Year 1954 - 55
Engine Type Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve
Displacement 172.3 c / 10.6 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 59.5 x 62 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 6.5:1
Induction 22mm Dellorto MA22 carburetor
Lubrication Wet sump
Ignition Flywheel-magneto
Starting Kick
Max Power 5.9 kW / 8 hp @ 5400 rpm
Transmission 4 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Frame Double cradle tubular and pressed steel
Front Suspension Hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear Suspension swingarm with hydraulic shocks
Front Brakes 160mm Drum
Rear Brakes 140mm Drum
Front Tire 3.50x17 second series 2.75x19
Rear Tire 3.50x17 second series 2.75x19
Dimensions Length: 1895 mm / 74.6 in Width: 620 mm / 24.4 in
Wheelbase 1280 mm / 50.3 in
Dry Weight 110 kg / 242 lbs
Fuel Capacity 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal