| MODEL | MV AGUSTA 1000 AGO 1980 |
| Year | 1980 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 954 cc / 58.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 70 x 62 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 72.3 kW / 99 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | 4x 27 mm Dell'Orto carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Multiple disc in oil bath |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular steel, welded, double cradle |
| Front Suspension | 38 mm Forcelle Italia telescopic fork, preload and rebound damping adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Koni shocks, preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 2x 280 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 280 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 228 kg / 502.7 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 26 Litres / 6.87 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 221 km/h / 137.3 mph |
The 1000 Ago is the 954 cc four carrying Giacomo Agostini's name, a tribute to the rider who won so many world titles on MV Agusta racers. Mechanically it follows the Corona-era road four, with the double-cradle frame and triple disc brakes. It is one of the final Gallarate road models.
