The MV Agusta 250 Turismo Raid, produced from 1957 to 1960, is a single-cylinder, four-stroke motorcycle with a 246cc engine and a compression ratio of 7.2:1. It is air-cooled and has a 24mm carburetor and wet sump lubrication, with a maximum power of 11.0 horsepower at 5500 RPM. The clutch is a wet multiple plate type, with a four-speed transmission and a final chain drive. The frame is a double cradle tubular and pressed steel construction, with a telescopic hydraulic fork front suspension and a swingarm with hydraulic shocks rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are drum brakes, with a 200mm diameter. The front and rear tires are 3.00-19 and 3.25-19, respectively, and the bike weighs 160 kg with a fuel capacity of 17 litres. Overall, the MV Agusta 250 Turismo Raid is a classic motorcycle that can still be appreciated and enjoyed today.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: MV Agusta 250 Turismo Raid
| Year | 1957 – 60 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve |
| Capacity | 246 cc / 15.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 69 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 |
| Induction | 24 mm carburettor |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Ignition | Flywheel magneto |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 8.1 kW /11.0 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multiple plate clutch |
| Transmission | 4 speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Double cradle tubular and pressed steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with hydraulic shocks |
| Front Brakes | 200mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes | 200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width: 590 mm / 23.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm / 52.7 in |
| Weight | 160 Kg / 352 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |
