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MV Agusta 125 SOHC

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MV Agusta 125 Sohc
ManufacturerMV Agusta
Also calledMV Agusta 125 Monoalbero
Production1953–1956
Class126
EngineFour stroke, single cylinder, single over head camshaft
Top speed93 mph (150 km/h)
Power16 hp (12 kW) @ 10,300 rpm
TransmissionUnit Construction 4-speed
SuspensionFront: Telescopic fork with central hydraulic damper
Rear: Swingarm with hydraulic dampers
BrakesFront: Central Drum 180 mm
Rear: Central Drum 150 mm
TiresFront: 2.00 x 19
Rear: 2.50 X 19
Wheelbase1250 mm
Weight75 kg (165 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity14 L (3.7 US gal)

The MV Agusta 125 SOHC, also called the MV Agusta 125 Monoalbero was a motorcycle produced by MV Agusta as a "Catalog" racer for the public in 1953. Privateer racers could purchase this race bike and be competitive with a machine that was very similar to MV Agusta's motorcycles built for racing. The motorcycle remained in production until 1956.[1]

Specifications

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125cc Sohc engine
  • Bore Stroke: (4-stroke Single cylinder 53 X 56 - 123.5 cm)
  • Compression Ratio: 9.2 : 1
  • Ignition: Magnito
  • Clutch: Wet, Multi plate
  • Carburetors: Dell’ Orto SS 27A
  • Wheels: Light Alloy, Wire spoke. Front: 1.75 X 19” Rear: 2.25 X 19”
  • Oil Tank capacity: 2 kg.
  • Transmission: Geared Primary, Final Drive. Chain
  • Valve Configuration: Inclined overhead
  • Lubrication: Geared Pressure pump

Fairing

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In 1953 many racers adopted the dustbin fairing design on the MV Agusta 125 Bialbero. The dustbin was a very large fairing that was built with air flow in mind. In 1957, the dustbin fairing was banned due to riders being injured when strong crosswinds blew the racers off the track.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Moto MV Agusta Mario Colombo, Roberto Patrignani. Giorgio Nada Editore Publications - Italy