MV Agusta 125 Turismo Rapido (1954-58)

The MV Agusta 125 Turismo Rapido motorcycle was produced from 1954 to 1958. It featured a four-stroke, single-cylinder pushrod engine with a capacity of 123cc and a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The bike had an 18mm carburettor and a kick start, producing a maximum power of 4.8 kW at 6,000 rpm. It had a four-speed transmission and chain final drive, with front and rear drum brakes. The MV Agusta 125 Turismo Rapido had a double cradle tubular and pressed steel frame, front telescopic mechanical and hydraulic fork suspension, and rear swingarm with hydraulic shocks. The motorcycle had a length of 1860mm, a width of 530mm, and a wheelbase of 1285mm. It had a dry weight of 102kg and a fuel capacity of 12 litres.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta Turismo Rapido

Year: 1954 – 58

Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve

Capacity: 123 cc / 7.5 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 54 x 54 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 8.5:1

Induction: 18mm Carburettor

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 4.8 kW / 6.5 hp @ 6000 rpm

Transmission: 4 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Double cradle tubular and pressed steel

Front Suspension: Telescopic mechanical and hydraulic fork

Rear Suspension: Swingarm with hydraulic shocks

Front Brakes: 123mm Drum

Rear Brakes: 123mm Drum

Front Tyre: 2 75- 18

Rear Tyre: 2.75- 18

Dimensions: Length 1860 mm / 73.2 in Width 530 mm / 20.8 in

Wheelbase: 1285 mm / 50.5 in

Dry Weight: 102 kg / 224.8 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal