The MV Agusta 83 Ottantatrè Sport was produced from 1958-60, with around 370 units made. The motorcycle had a four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod engine with a capacity of 83.2cc and a bore x stroke of 46.5 x 49 mm. It had a compression ratio of 7.5:1, a 15mm carburettor for induction, and a wet sump for lubrication. The maximum power output was 3.1 kW/4.2hp at 6000 rpm. The transmission was a 3-speed with a wet multiple plate clutch and chain final drive. The frame was a tubular steel single beam with telescopic hydraulic fork front suspension, and a swingarm with hydraulic shocks rear suspension. The brakes were 118mm drums for both the front and rear, and the tires were 2.50-19 for the front and 3.00-19 for the rear. The dimensions were 1905mm (75.0in) in length and 620mm (24.4in) in width with a wheelbase of 1245mm (49.0in). The motorcycle weighed 83kg (183lbs) and had a fuel capacity of 12 litres (3.1 US gal).
Technical specifications:
Make Model: MV Agusta 83 Ottantatr~A” Sport
| Year | 1958 – 60 |
|---|---|
| Units Produced | approx. 370 |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve |
| Capacity | 83.2 cc / 5.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 46.5 x 49 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Induction | 15 mm Carburettor |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Ignition | Flywheel magneto |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 3.1 kW / 4.2 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multiple plate clutch |
| Transmission | 3 speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Tubular steel single beam |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with hydraulic shocks |
| Front Brakes | 118mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes | 118mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 2.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00-19 |
| Dimensions | Length 1905 mm / 75.0 in Width 620 mm / 24.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1245 mm / 49.0 in |
| Weight | 83 Kg / 183 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal |
