MV Agusta 125 Turismo Rapido (1954-58)

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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.

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

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