MV Agusta 83 Ottantatrè Sport (1958-60)

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