MV Agusta

MV AGUSTA 750S SPORT 1972

MV AGUSTA 750S SPORT 1972
MV AGUSTA 750S SPORT 1972 · Photo: Klaus Nahr from Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELMV AGUSTA 750S SPORT 1972
Year1972
Engine TypeFour-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity742.9 cc / 45.3 cu in
Bore X Stroke65 x 56 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power50.4 kW / 68.5 hp @ 8450 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionBattery and automotive-type distributor coil
Induction4 x Dell'Orto UB24B2 / UB24BS2 24 mm carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box5 speed
ClutchMultiple disc in oil bath
Final DriveShaft
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameDouble cradle, welded tubular steel
Front SuspensionCeriani telescopic forks, two-way oil damped, 130 mm / 5.0 in travel
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm, spring/damper units, four preload settings, 90 mm / 3.8 in travel
Front Brakes200 mm drum
Rear Brakes200 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2210 mm / 87.0 in
Overall Width720 mm / 28.3 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height775 mm / 30.5 in
Wheelbase1390 mm / 54.7 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight245 kg / 540 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.50-18
Rear Tyre4.00-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
MV Agusta file

By 1972 the 750S had improved over its run and was regarded as one of the best sports bikes of its era, though chassis finish and rear damping were criticised. The engine was praised for racing-style construction and good cooling without an oil cooler.