| Attribute | MV Agusta 500 Four 1973 × | Velocette KTT Mk VIII 1942 × |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 285 | 185 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 11.4 |