MV Agusta 175 Torismo CSTL (1954-55)

The MV Agusta 175 Torismo CSTL was a motorcycle produced from 1954-55. It featured a four stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 172.3 c / 10.6 cu-in and a maximum power output of 5.9 kW / 8 hp @ 5400 rpm. The engine was cooled by air and had a compression ratio of 6.5:1. It used a 22mm Dellorto MA22 carburetor for induction and had a wet sump for lubrication with ignition from a flywheel-magneto. The bike had a 4-speed transmission and a double cradle tubular and pressed steel frame. The front suspension consisted of hydraulic telescopic forks and the rear suspension employed a swingarm with hydraulic shocks. The front and rear brakes were both drums, with the front brake having a diameter of 160mm and the rear brake having a diameter of 140mm. The bike had a wheelbase of 1280mm / 50.3 in and a dry weight of 110 kg / 242 lbs. Fuel capacity was 14 litres / 3.7 US gal.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 175 Torismo CSTL

Year: 1954 – 55

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

Capacity: 172.3 c / 10.6 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 59.5 x 62 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 6.5:1

Induction: 22mm Dellorto MA22 carburetor

Lubrication: Wet sump

Ignition: Flywheel-magneto

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 5.9 kW / 8 hp @ 5400 rpm

Transmission: 4 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Double cradle tubular and pressed steel

Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: swingarm with hydraulic shocks

Front Brakes: 160mm Drum

Rear Brakes: 140mm Drum

Front Tyre: 3.50×17 second series 2.75×19

Rear Tyre: 3.50×17 second series 2.75×19

Dimensions: Length: 1895 mm / 74.6 in Width: 620 mm / 24.4 in

Wheelbase: 1280 mm / 50.3 in

Dry Weight: 110 kg / 242 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal