The MV Agusta Turismo Rapido Sport was a motorcycle produced between 1956 and 1958. It had a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine that could produce 8 horsepower at 6000 rpm. The engine had a capacity of 123 cc or 7.5 cu-in and had a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The bike had a 4-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame was a double cradle tubular and pressed steel design, and the front suspension was a telescopic mechanical and hydraulic fork while the rear suspension was a swingarm with hydraulic shocks. It had a front drum brake of 150mm and a rear drum brake of 123mm. The bike weighed 102 kg or 224.8 lbs and had a fuel capacity of 12 litres or 3.1 US gallons. The dimensions of the bike were 1860 mm in length, 620 mm in width, and a wheelbase of 1285 mm. Overall, the MV Agusta Turismo Rapido Sport was a small, lightweight motorcycle designed for short journeys, and its design reflected the technology available in the late 1950s.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: MV Agusta Turismo Rapido Sport
| Year | 1956 – 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 |
| Ignition | Fywheel – magneto |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 5.9 kW / 8 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 | 150mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes | 123mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 2 75- 18 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.75- 18 |
| Dimensions | Length 1860 mm / 73.2 in Width 620 mm / 24.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1285 mm / 50.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 102 kg / 224.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal |
