The MV Agusta 83 Ottantatrè Turismo motorcycle was produced between 1958 and 1960, with approximately 7,630 units made. It features a four-stroke, single-cylinder, pushrod, and two-valve engine with a capacity of 83.2 cc. The compression ratio is 7.0:1, and it has a 15 mm carburettor for induction. The motorcycle is air-cooled and has a wet sump lubrication system, with a flywheel magneto for ignition and a kick-start for starting. The maximum power output is 2.7 kW/3.7 hp @ 6000 rpm. The clutch is a wet multiple plate type, and the transmission is a 3-speed system with final drive through a chain. The frame is made of tubular steel, with a single-beam design, and the suspension comprises a telescopic hydraulic fork in the front and a swingarm with hydraulic shocks at the rear. The front and rear brake drums are 118mm each. The front tyre is a 2.50-19, whilst the rear tyre is a 3.00-19. The dimensions of the motorcycle are 1905 mm in length and 620 mm in width, with a wheelbase of 1245 mm. The motorcycle weighs 83 kg/183 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 12 litres/3.1 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: MV Agusta 83 Ottantatr~A” 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 |