MV Agusta 1100 Grand Prix (1979)

The MV Agusta 1100 Grand Prix motorcycle was manufactured in 1979 and has a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder. The bike’s capacity is 1066 cc / 65.0 cu-in, and the compression ratio is 10.8:1. The 1100 Grand Prix has 4x 38mm carburetors for induction and electric starting capabilities. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 88 kW / 118 hp at 10200 rpm, and the clutch is multiple disc in oil bath. The 5-speed transmission is accompanied by a final drive chain. The suspension includes 38mm Forcelle Italia telescopic forks, preload, and rebound damping adjustable, and dual Koni shocks are present for the rear suspension, which is adjustable for preload. The front brakes consist of two 280mm discs, while the rear brakes are a single 280mm disc. The 1100 Grand Prix features a fuel capacity of 19 liters / 5.0 US gal, and the tires are sized 3.50 -18 in the front and 4.00 -18 in the rear. The MV Agusta 1100 Grand Prix was reviewed by Motorradmagazine, Motorrad, and Motorrad.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 1100 Grand Prix

Year: 1979

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC. 2 valves per cylinder.

Capacity: 1066 cc / 65.0 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 74 x 62 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 10.8;1

Induction: 4x 38mm carburetors

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 88 kW / 118 hp @ 10200 rpm

Clutch: Multiple disc in oil bath.

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

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

Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal

Reviews: Motorradmagazine / Motorrad / Motorrad