MV Agusta 1000S (1978)

The MV Agusta 1000S Corona, released in 1978, is a four-stroke motorcycle with a transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine featuring 2 valves per cylinder. With a capacity of 954cc and a compression ratio of 10.3:1, it boasts 106hp at 10000 rpm. The bike starts with an electric starter, has a multiple disc clutch in an oil bath, and is transmitted via a five-speed gearbox. The final drive is a chain. The frame is a tubular steel, double cradle design while the front suspension is provided by 38mm Forcelle Italia telescopic forks with adjustable preload and rebound damping. The rear suspension consists of dual Koni shocks with adjustable preload. The front brakes are two 280mm discs while the rear has a single 280mm disc. The bike features a front tyre of 3.50 -18 and a rear tyre of 4.00 -18. It has a wet weight of 255 kg and a fuel capacity of 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 1000S Corona

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