MV Agusta 83 Ottantatrè Turismo (1958-60)

The MV Agusta 83 Ottantatrè Turismo motorcycle was produced between 1958 and 1960, with approximately 7,630 units made. It features a four-stroke, single-cylinder, pushrod, and two-valve engine with a capacity of 83.2 cc. The compression ratio is 7.0:1, and it has a 15 mm carburettor for induction. The motorcycle is air-cooled and has a wet sump lubrication system, with a flywheel magneto for ignition and a kick-start for starting. The maximum power output is 2.7 kW/3.7 hp @ 6000 rpm. The clutch is a wet multiple plate type, and the transmission is a 3-speed system with final drive through a chain. The frame is made of tubular steel, with a single-beam design, and the suspension comprises a telescopic hydraulic fork in the front and a swingarm with hydraulic shocks at the rear. The front and rear brake drums are 118mm each. The front tyre is a 2.50-19, whilst the rear tyre is a 3.00-19. The dimensions of the motorcycle are 1905 mm in length and 620 mm in width, with a wheelbase of 1245 mm. The motorcycle weighs 83 kg/183 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 12 litres/3.1 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 83 Ottantatr~A” Turismo

Year: 1958 – 60
Units Produced: approx. 7630
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: 7.0:1
Induction: 15 mm Carburettor
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: Flywheel magneto
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 2.7 kW / 3.7 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