MV Agusta

MV AGUSTA 800 SUPER AMERICA 1976

MV AGUSTA 800 SUPER AMERICA 1976
MV AGUSTA 800 SUPER AMERICA 1976 · Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELMV AGUSTA 800 SUPER AMERICA 1976
Year1976
Engine TypeFour stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity787.7 cc / 48.0 cu in
Bore X Stroke67 x 56 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power56 kW / 75 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionDistributor, 12V battery
Induction4x Dell'Orto UB24 carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box5 speed
ClutchMultiple disc in oil bath
Final DriveShaft
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular steel, welded, double cradle
Front Suspension35 mm Ceriani telescopic forks
Rear SuspensionDual Marzocchi shocks, preload adjustable
Front Brakes2x 275 mm discs
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 Weight235 kg / 518 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre90/90-18
Rear Tyre100/90-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Fuel Consumptionapprox. 12 km/l
Top Speed210 km/h / 130 mph
MV Agusta file

The 800 Super America was the European-market name for the 750S America, with the 787.7 cc engine, left-hand shift and racing-inspired styling. It kept shaft drive and twin front discs. It shares its specification with the American-market bike.