The MV Agusta 125 Turismo was produced from 1948-49 with approximately 2000 units manufactured. It has a two-stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 125 cc and a compression ratio of 6.2:1. The carburettor is 16 mm and lubrication is an 8% mixture. Ignition is via a flywheel magneto and it has a kickstart. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 3.5 kW or 4.8 hp at 4500 rpm. It has a wet multiple plate clutch with a 3-speed transmission and chain final drive. The frame is a closed tubular steel cradle and front suspension is girder forks with a telescopic fork on the Lusso model. The rear suspension is a swingarm with mechanical shocks. Brakes are 125mm drums front and rear with tyres sized at 2.75-19 for the front and 3.00-19 for the rear. The motorcycle weighs 75 Kg or 165.3 lbs with a fuel capacity of 12 litres or 3.1 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: MV Agusta 125 Turismo
| Year | 1948 – 49 |
|---|---|
| Units Produced | approx. 2000 |
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Capacity | 125 cc / 7.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 53 x 56 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 |
| Induction | 16 mm Carburettor |
| Lubrication | 8% mixture |
| Ignition | Flywheel magneto |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 3.5 kW 4.8 hp @ 4500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multiple plate clutch |
| Transmission | 3 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Closed tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension | Girder forks (telescopic fork on Lusso) |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with mechanical shocks |
| Front Brakes | 125mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes | 125mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00-19 |
| Dimensions | Length 1930 mm / 75.9 in Width 610 mm / 24.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1270 mm / 50.0 in |
| Weight | 75 Kg / 165.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal |
