MV Agusta 125 Pullman 1953 (1953-56)

The MV Agusta 125 Pullman was produced from 1953 to 1956, with around 9000 units created. The motorcycle featured a two stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 125 cc and a flat piston distribution. It was air cooled and had a compression ratio of 6.1:1, with a 17 mm carburettor and a wet multiple plate clutch. The bike had a maximum power of 3.7 kW or 5.0 hp at 4500 rpm and was kick-started. It had a 3-speed transmission and chain final drive. The steel single beam frame supported a telescopic mechanical fork on the front and a swingarm integrated with the engine on the rear. The first series had one central mechanical shock and two hydraulic shocks, while the second series had two hydraulic shocks. The front and rear brakes were both 123mm drums, and the bike rolled on 3.50-15 tyres. The dimensions of the Pullman were: length 1850 mm, width 620 mm, and wheelbase 1250 mm. The bike weighed 85 kg and could hold 13 litres of fuel.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 125 Pullman

Year: 1953 – 56
Units Produced: approx. 9000
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity: 125 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 53 x 56 mm
Distribution: Flat piston
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 6.1:1
Induction: 17 mm Carburettor
Lubrication: 6% mixture
Ignition: Flywheel magneto
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 3.7 kW / 5.0 hp @ 4500 rpm
Clutch: Wet multiple plate clutch
Transmission: 3 speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel single beam
Front Suspension: Telescopic mechanical fork
Rear Suspension: Swingarm integrated with engine. First series with one central mechanical shock and two hydraulic. Second series with two hydraulic shocks.
Front Brakes: 123mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 123mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.50-15
Rear Tyre: 3.50-15
Dimensions: Length 1850 mm / 72.8 in Width 620 mm / 24.4 in
Wheelbase: 1250 mm / 49.2 in
Weight: 85 Kg / 187 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal