| MODEL | MV AGUSTA 98 TURISMO 1945 - 1948 |
| Year | 1945 - 1948 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 98 cc / 5.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 48 x 54 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 2.6 kW / 3.5 hp @ 4500 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Flywheel magneto |
| Induction | 16 mm carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | 8% mixture |
| Gear Box | 2 speed (3 speed from 1946) |
| Clutch | Wet multiple plate clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Closed tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension | Girder forks (telescopic fork on Lusso) |
| Rear Suspension | Plunger-box |
| Front Brakes | 125 mm drum |
| Rear Brakes | 125 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 1910 mm / 75.2 in |
| Overall Width | 610 mm / 24.0 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1250 mm / 49.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 70 kg / 154 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00-19 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 98 Turismo was the first motorcycle built by Meccanica Verghera Agusta after the war, a cheap and light two-stroke single for everyday transport. It was originally to be called Vespa, but that name was already taken by another firm. About 1,700 were made, and a Lusso version with a telescopic fork was also offered.
