MV Agusta 98 Turismo (1945-48)

The MV Agusta 98 Turismo was produced from 1945 to 1948, with approximately 1700 units made. It is a two-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle with a 98 cc capacity and 6.0:1 compression ratio. The engine is cooled by air and is lubricated with an 8% mixture. The flywheel magneto provides ignition, and the kick-start system is used for starting. The maximum power output is 2.6 kW or 3.5 hp at 4500 rpm. A wet multiple plate clutch and 2-speed transmission are standard (with a 3-speed version available from 1946), and the final drive is a chain. The closed tubular steel cradle frame supports the motorcycle, which features girder forks (telescopic fork on Lusso) for the front suspension and a plunger-box rear suspension. Both the front and rear brakes have 125mm drums, and the front and rear tyres are 2.50-19 and 3.00×19 respectively. The MV Agusta 98 Turismo’s dimensions are 1910 mm (75.2 in) in length, 610 mm (24.0 in) in width, and it has a wheelbase of 1250 mm (49.2 in). The motorcycle weighs 70 Kg (154 lbs) and has a fuel capacity of 9 litres (2.3 US gal).

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 98 Turismo

Year: 1945 – 48

Units Produced: approx. 1700

Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder

Capacity: 98 cc / 5.9 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 48 x 54 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 6.0:1

Induction: 16 mm Carburettor

Lubrication: 8% mixture

Ignition: Flywheel magneto

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 2.6 kW / 3.5 hp @ 4500 rpm

Clutch: Wet multiple plate clutch

Transmission: 2 speeds (3 speed version from 1946)

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Closed tubular steel cradle

Front Suspension: Girder forks (telescopic fork on Lusso)

Rear Suspension: Plunger-box

Front Brakes: 125mm Drum

Rear Brakes: 125mm Drum

Front Tyre: 2.50-19

Rear Tyre: 3.00×19

Dimensions: Length 1910 mm / 75.2 in Width 610 mm / 24.0 in

Wheelbase: 1250 mm / 49.2 in

Weight: 70 Kg / 154 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal