MV Agusta 125S (1974-77)

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The MV Agusta 125S SE motorcycle was produced from 1974 to 1977 with a total production of 2493 units. It had a four-stroke, single-cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve engine with a capacity of 123.5 cc, and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The bike had a wet sump lubrication system, carburettor induction, and electronic ignition, with a kick start to initiate the engine. The maximum power of the motorcycle was 10.2 kW, 14 hp delivered at 8500 rpm. It had a wet multiple plate clutch and a five-speed transmission system with a chain final drive. The motorcycle had a frame comprised of open double cradle tubular and pressed steel, with hydraulic telescopic forks for the front suspension and dual shocks for the rear. The front brake disk was single and measures 260mm while the rear brake drum had a diameter of 160mm. The motorcycle had a width of 640mm and length of 1940mm, while the wheelbase measured 1300mm. It had a dry weight of 103kg and a fuel capacity of 19 litres or 5.0 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 125S SE

Year: 1974 – 77


Produced: 2493 Units
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve
Capacity: 123.5 cc / 7.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 53 x 56 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Carburettor
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 10.2 kW 14 hp @ 8500 rpm
Clutch: Wet multiple plate clutch
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Open double cradle tubular and pressed steel

Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Front Brakes: Single 260mm disc
Rear Brakes: 160mm Drum
Front Tyre: 2.75 -18
Rear Tyre: 3.00 -18
Dimensions: Length 1940 mm / 76.3 in Width 640 mm / 25.1 in
Wheelbase: 1300 mm / 21.1 in
Dry Weight: 103 kg / 227 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal

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