MV Agusta 1000 Ago (1978)

The MV Agusta 1000 Ago is a motorcycle that was released in 1978. It has a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 954cc. The bore and stroke are 70 x 62 mm and it has an air cooling system with a compression ratio of 10.3:1. It uses 4x 27mm Dell’Orto carburetors for induction and has an electric starting mechanism. The max power is 106 hp at 10000 rpm and the clutch is multiple disc in oil bath. The transmission system is a 5 speed and it uses a chain for its final drive. The frame is made of tubular steel and has a welded, double cradle design. The front suspension is 38mm Forcelle Italia telescopic forks with preload and rebound damping adjustability while the rear suspension has dual Koni shocks that are preload adjustable. The front brakes use 2x 280mm discs while the rear brakes use a single 280mm disc. The motorcycle has a wet weight of 255 kg and a fuel capacity of 19 liters (5.0 US gallons).


Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 1000 Ago

Year: 1978


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC. 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 954 cc / 58.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 62 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Induction: 4x 27mm Dell’Orto carb.
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 106 hp / 79 kW @ 10000 rpm
Clutch: Multiple disc in oil bath.
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel, welded, double cradle
Front Suspension: 38mm Forcelle Italia telescopic forks, preload, rebound damping adjustable.
Rear Suspension: Dual Koni shocks preload adjustable
Front Brakes: 2x 280mm discs

Rear Brakes: Single 280mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.50 -18
Rear Tyre: 4.00 -18
Wet-Weight: 255 kg / 562 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal

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