Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948
This post World War II machine was equipped with an air-cooled, two-stroke, 98cc engine with a 48mm bore and 54 mm stroke. It was the first motorcycle produced by Meccanica Verghera Agusta, which was the name of the now MV Agusta. It was produced in about 1700 units and was designed as an affordable and easy way of transportation between towns at the peak of Italian reconstruction. It had a weight of only 70 kg and reached a top speed of 65 kph (40 mph).
MV AGUSTA 98 Turismo 1944-1948
MV AGUSTA 98 Turismo 98
| engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder | Displacement: | 98 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 1.9x2.1 in OR 48 mm | Compression Ratio: | 6:1 | Horsepower: | 3.5/4800 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 2-speed | Clutch: | wet, multiplate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | closed tubular steel cradle frame | Front Suspension: | telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | plunger box | Front Brake: | lateral 125 mm drum | Rear Brake: | lateral 125 mm drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 154 lbs OR 70 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 2.4 gallons OR 9.1 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 2.50x19 | Rear: | 3.00x19 |
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