MV Agusta 500 Four SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES
Engine: MV four-cylinder, four-stroke, with two-shaft overhead geared
distribution. Displacement 494.6 cc. (54 mm. x 54 mm.)
Ignition: magneto.
Transmission: Four-speed block, double control (rising and descending), final
shaft transmission
Frame: duplex cradle with single top-tube and box section rear members; rear
springing of parallel-ruler type with two swinging arms, controlled by torsion
bars.
Forks: girder pattern controlled by torsion bars.
Ignition: Lucas magneto.
Frame: duplex cradle with pivoting-fork rear suspension.
Forks:telescopic.
Motorcycle: MV Agusta 500 Four-cylinder Manufacturer:MV
Agusta, Cascina Costa,
Gallarate Type: Racing Year:1950
Cooling: Air
Power: 50 h.p. at 9,000 r.p.m.
Maximum speed: Over 125 m.p.h.
Chassis: Double cradle, continuous, tubular and stamped plate. Front suspension,
parallelogram; rear, double torsion bar with friction shock absorbers
Brakes: Front and rear, central drum
