MV Agusta

MV AGUSTA 350 SPORT B 1970 - 1971

MV AGUSTA 350 SPORT B 1970 - 1971
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Spec sheet
MODELMV AGUSTA 350 SPORT B 1970 - 1971
Year1970 - 1971
Engine TypeFour-stroke, 20-degree inclined parallel twin, OHV, wet sump
Displacement / Capacity349 cc / 21.3 cu in
Bore X Stroke63 x 56 mm
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power20.1 kW / 27 hp @ 7600 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionDynamo
Induction2 x 24 mm Dell'Orto carburettors
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box5-speed
ClutchWet multi-plate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSingle-beam, tubular and pressed steel
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with adjustable hydraulic shocks
Front Brakes200 mm drum
Rear Brakes200 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1960 mm / 77.1 in
Overall Width620 mm / 24.4 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1300 mm / 51.1 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight149 kg / 328.5 lb
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre2.75-18
Rear Tyre3.25-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity13 Litres / 3.4 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
MV Agusta file

Derived from the 250 B, this was MV's first mid-size twin, with a sporty riding position and enough performance to hold its own against larger bikes on twisty roads. It was finished in red. A 1972 road test praised the strong engine and frame but criticised sluggish throttle pick-up and a very sharp front brake, with economy just under 50 mpg.