MV Agusta 800S Super America (1976)

The MV Agusta 800S Super America is a motorcycle model from 1976 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine, DOHC, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has a 787.7cc capacity, a bore x stroke of 67 x 56mm, and air-cooled cooling system. Its compression ratio is 9.5;1 and uses a wet sump lubrication system. The bike has 4x DeU’Orto UB24B2 e UB24BS2 carburetors and a distributor ignition system, starting with electric power. The maximum power of the motorcycle is 75 hp / 56 kW @ 8500 rpm. It has a multiple disc in oil bath clutch, 5-speed transmission, and a shaft final drive with gear ratio of 1st 11.68 / 2nd 8.45 / 3rd 6.47 4th 5.44 / 5th 4.98. The frame is tubular steel, welded, double cradle with front suspension of 35mm Ceriani telescopic forks and rear suspension of dual Marzocchi shocks preload adjustable. The brakes consist of 2x 275mm discs in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The bike’s front and rear tires are 90/90-18 and 100/90-18, respectively. The dimensions include a length of 2210mm, width of 720mm, and wheelbase of 1390mm with a seat height of 775mm. The weight is 235kg, and the fuel capacity is 24 liters / 6.3 US gal. It is reviewed in Motorrad September.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 800S Super America

Year: 1976
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 787.7 cc / 48.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 56 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5;1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4x DeU’Orto UB24B2 e UB24BS2.carburetors
Ignition: Distributor
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 75 hp / 56 kW @ 8500 rpm
Clutch: Multiple disc in oil bath.
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 11.68 / 2nd 8.45 / 3rd 6.47 4th 5.44 / 5th 4.98
Frame: Tubular steel, welded, double cradle
Front Suspension: 35mm Ceriani telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual Marzocchi shocks preload adjustable
Front Brakes: 2x 275mm discs
Rear Brakes: 200mm Drum
Front Tyre: 90/90 -18
Rear Tyre: 100/90 -18
Dimensions: Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 720 mm / 28.3 in
Wheelbase: 1390 mm / 54.7 in
Seat Height: 775 mm / 30,5 in
Weight: 235 kg / 518 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Review: Motorrad September