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).

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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