Attribute | ![]() MV Agusta 500 Four 1973 × | ![]() Velocette KTT Mk VIII 1942 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1973 | 1942 |
Make | MV Agusta | Velocette |
Model | MV Agusta 500 Four | Velocette KTT Mk VIII |
Category | Sport | Sport |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Fuel system | - | Carburettor. Amal |
Displacement (cm³) | 433 | 348.4 |
Power (kw) | 57.8 | 25.5 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 56 | 74 |
Stroke (mm) | 44 | 81 |
Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition | - | Bobine |
Clutch | Dry Multiple | Wet multiplate |
Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
Compression | - | 7.8:1 |
Exhaust system | - | Single -Chrome |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Telescopic | - |
Rear suspension | Swingarm | - |
Front brakes | Double disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Double disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Frame type | Doble Cradle | Single cradle |
Seat | - | Dual |
Wheels | - | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | - | Kick |
Color options |
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Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 285 | 185 |
Fuel capacity (l) | - | 11.4 |