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MV Agusta 83 Ottantatrè Turismo

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Make Model

MV Agusta 83 Ottantatrè Turismo

Year

1958 - 60
Units Produced approx. 7630

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 7.0:1

Induction

15 mm Carburettor
Lubrication Wet sump

Ignition 

Flywheel magneto
Starting Kick

Max Power

2.7 kW / 3.7 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


An odd displacement for a light utility vehicle. However, it is the engine that allows this motorcycle to be the cheapest in the range: the 83cc displacement is the best compromise for two passengers and fuel efficiency.
The performance is average, but at the end of the 50’s, customers looked for simple and reliable vehicles, that would be capable of maintaining those characteristics in time.
The colour was black with an ivory tank and a red highlight.
Source glaagusta.org