MV Agusta 125 Turismo GT (1970-73)

The MV Agusta 125 Turismo GT is a motorcycle produced between 1970 and 1973. It has a four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve engine and a capacity of 123.5 cc/7.5 cu-in with a compression ratio of 10.0:1. It is air cooled and has a wet sump for lubrication. The 22mm carburettor helps its induction, whilst its ignition is a flywheel magneto, and it always starts with a kick. It produces a maximum power of 6.7 kW/9 hp at 6000 rpm. The transmission is 5-speed and the final drive is a chain. The frame is an open double cradle tubular and pressed steel design. The front suspension consists of a telescopic hydraulic fork with a swingarm hydraulic shock rear suspension. The brakes are 158mm drum at the front and 123mm at the rear. The wheels boast a front tyre of 2 75- 18 and the rear tyre is also 2 75- 18. The motorcycle is 1920 mm/75.5 inches in length and 640 mm/25.1 inches in width, featuring a 1280 mm/50.3 inch wheelbase. Its dry weight is 105 kg/231.4 lbs, with a fuel capacity of 15 litres/3.9 US gallons. Overall, the MV Agusta 125 Turismo GT is a classic bike with an iconic design and great performance for the time.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 125 Turismo GT

Year: 1970 – 73
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve
Capacity: 123.5 cc / 7.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 53 x 56 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 22mm Carburettor
Ignition: Fywheel – magneto
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 6.7 kW / 9 hp @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multiple plate clutch
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Open double cradle tubular and pressed steel
Front Suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear Suspension: Swingarm with hydraulic shocks
Front Brakes: 158mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 123mm Drum
Front Tyre: 2 75- 18
Rear Tyre: 2 75- 18
Dimensions: Length 1920 mm / 75.5 in Width 640 mm / 25.1 in
Wheelbase: 1280 mm / 50.3 in
Dry Weight: 105 Kg / 231.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal