MV Agusta 125 SOHC

MV Agusta 125 Sohc

Manufacturer	MV Agusta
Production	1953-1956
Class	126
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, double over head camshaft
Top speed	93 mph (150 km/h)
Power	16 hp (12 kW) @ 10,300 rpm
Transmission	Unit Construction 4-speed
Suspension	Front: Telescopic fork with central hydraulic damper Rear: Swingarm with hydraulic dampers
Brakes	Front: Central Drum 180 mm Rear: Central Durm 150 mm
Tires	Front: 2.00 x 19 Rear: 2.50 X 19
Wheelbase	1250 mm
Weight	75 kg (165 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity	14 l (3.7 US gal)

The MV Agusta 125 SOHC was a motorcycle produced by MV Agusta as a "Catalog" racer for the public in 1953. Privateer racers could purchase this race bike and could be highly competitive with a machine that was very similar to MV Agusta's works built motorcycles. The motorcycle was a considerable success and remained in production until 1956.^[1]

Specifications

125cc Sohc engine

• Bore Stroke: (4-stroke Single cylinder 53 X 56 - 123.5 cm)
• Compression Ratio: 9.2 : 1
• Ignition: Magnito
• Clutch: Wet, Multi plate
• Carburetors: Dell’ Orto SS 27A
• Wheels: Light Alloy, Wire spoke. Front: 1.75 X 19” Rear: 2.25 X 19”
• Oil Tank capacity: 2 kg.
• Transmission: Geared Primary, Final Drive. Chain
• Valve Configuration: Inclined overhead
• Lubrication: Geared Pressure pump

Fairing

In 1953 many racers adopted the dustbin fairing design on the MV 125 Dohc. The dustbin was a very large fairing that was built with air flow in mind. In 1957 the dustbin fairing was abolished due to riders being injured when strong crosswinds literally blew the racers off the track.

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