MV Agusta

MV AGUSTA 250 TURISMO RAID 1957 - 1960

MV AGUSTA 250 TURISMO RAID 1957 - 1960
MV AGUSTA 250 TURISMO RAID 1957 - 1960 · Photo: Hitman76ers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELMV AGUSTA 250 TURISMO RAID 1957 - 1960
Year1957 - 1960
Engine TypeFour-stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valves
Displacement / Capacity246 cc / 15.0 cu in
Bore X Stroke69 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio7.2:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power8.1 kW / 11.0 hp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionFlywheel magneto
Induction24 mm carburettor
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box4-speed
ClutchWet multi-plate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameDouble cradle, tubular and pressed steel
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with hydraulic shocks
Front Brakes200 mm drum
Rear Brakes200 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2040 mm / 80.3 in
Overall Width590 mm / 23.2 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1340 mm / 52.7 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight160 kg / 352 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00-19
Rear Tyre3.25-19
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed115 km/h
MV Agusta file

A heavy-duty roadster named after a dealer survey. Abroad a 250 was small, but in Italy it counted as a big bike; average performance meant modest sales, with fewer than 600 built. A better-finished 'Raid Extra' was also offered.