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MV AGUSTA 98 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 1
First production year: 1944
MV AGUSTA 98 Turismo photo gallery

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).

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