MV Agusta 99 Sport Checca (1960-69)

The MV Agusta 99 Sport Checca motorcycle was produced from 1960 to 1969 with about 970 units produced. It has a four-stroke, single-cylinder, pushrod, 2-valve engine with a capacity of 98.3cc and a compression ratio of 7.5:1. The bike is air-cooled with a 16mm carburetor and wet sump lubrication. The ignition is powered by a flywheel magneto and starting is done through a kickstart. The motorbike’s max power output is 3.9 kW / 5.25 hp @ 6000 rpm. The transmission is a 4-speed with a wet multiple plate clutch and the final drive is via a chain. The frame is open double cradle tubular and pressed steel, with a telescopic hydraulic fork for front suspension and swingarm with hydraulic shocks for rear suspension. The brakes are 123mm drum for the front and 118mm drum for the rear with a front tire size of 2.50-17 and rear tire size of 2.50-17. The motorbike weighs 93.5 kg / 206 lbs with a fuel capacity of 14 liters / 3.6 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 99 Sport Checca

Year: 1960 – 69
Units Produced: approx. 970
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve
Capacity: 98.3 cc / 5.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 50.7 x 49 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.5:1
Induction: 16 mm Carburettor
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: Flywheel magneto
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 3.9 kW / 5.25 hp @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multiple plate clutch
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Open double cradle tubular and pressed steel
Front Suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear Suspension: Swingarm with hydraulic shocks
Front Brakes: 123mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 118mm Drum
Front Tyre: 2.50-17
Rear Tyre: 2.50-17
Dimensions: Length 1870 mm / 73.6 in Width 620 mm / 24.4 in
Wheelbase: 1230 mm / 48.2 in
Weight: 93.5 Kg / 206 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal