MV Agusta 300 Turismo Raid (1959-61)

The MV Agusta 300 Turismo Raid motorcycle was produced between 1959 and 1961, and features a four stroke, single cylinder engine with 301cc capacity and a compression ratio of 7.2:1. The bike has a 22mm carburetor and a wet sump lubrication system, with ignition supplied by a flywheel magneto and starting done by a kick. The maximum power output is 10.4kW/14.0hp at 5500rpm. The bike features a wet multiple plate clutch, with a 4-speed transmission and chain final drive. The frame is a double cradle tubular and pressed steel design, with a telescopic hydraulic fork front suspension and swingarm rear suspension with hydraulic shocks. Braking is via 200mm drums on both the front and rear, with tyre sizes of 3.00-19 on the front and 3.25-19 on the rear. The bike has a weight of 160kg/352lbs, a fuel capacity of 17 litres/4.5 US gallons, and has dimensions of 2040mm/80.3in in length, 590mm/23.2in in width, and a wheelbase of 1340mm/52.7in.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 300 Turismo Raid

Year: 1959 – 61

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

Capacity: 301 cc / 18.3 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 74 x 70 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 7.2:1

Induction: 22 mm carburettor

Lubrication: Wet sump

Ignition: Flywheel magneto

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 10.4 kW /14.0 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