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MV Agusta 83 Ottantatrè Sport

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Make Model

MV Agusta 83 Ottantatrè Sport

Year

1958 - 60
Units Produced approx. 370

Engine

Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve

Capacity

83.2 cc / 5.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke  46.5 x 49 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 7.5:1

Induction

15 mm Carburettor
Lubrication Wet sump

Ignition 

Flywheel magneto
Starting Kick

Max Power

3.1 kW / 4.2 hp @ 6000 rpm
Clutch Wet multiple plate clutch

Transmission

3 speed
Final Drive Chain
Frame Tubular steel single beam

Front Suspension

Telescopic hydraulic fork

Rear Suspension

Swingarm with hydraulic shocks

Front Brakes

118mm Drum

Rear Brakes

118mm Drum

Front Tyre

2.50-19

Rear Tyre

3.00-19
Dimensions
Length  1905 mm / 75.0 in
Width    620 mm / 24.4 in
Wheelbase 1245 mm / 49.0 in

Weight

83 Kg / 183 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

12 Litres / 3.1 US gal
 
The Sport was an alternative to the
Turismo and allowed for slightly better performance. From an aesthetic point of view the two models are almost indistinguishable, the Sport has a larger centre transport compartment.
The colour is red with a red/ivory gas tank.

Source glaagusta.org