| MODEL | MV AGUSTA 83 TURISMO GTE CHECCA 1960 - 1962 |
| Year | 1960 - 1962 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 83.2 cc / 5.0 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 46.5 x 49 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 3.1 kW / 4.2 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Flywheel magneto |
| Induction | 15 mm carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 3 speed |
| Clutch | Wet multiple plate clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular steel single beam |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with hydraulic shocks |
| Front Brakes | 118 mm drum |
| Rear Brakes | 118 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 1870 mm / 73.6 in |
| Overall Width | 620 mm / 24.4 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1230 mm / 48.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 90 kg |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.50-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.50-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The Checca replaced the Ottantatrè while keeping its 83 cc displacement, but was a considerably more modern machine. Its engine drew on the 125 Centomila design, and it moved to a new open double-cradle tubular frame. It was cheap to buy and run and sold reasonably well, with roughly 978 built.
