MV Agusta 750GT Turismo (1972-74)

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The MV Agusta 750GT Turismo is a rare motorcycle that was produced in a limited quantity of only 33 units from 1972 to 1974. It features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 742.9 cc and a bore and stroke of 65 x 56 mm. The cooling system is air-cooled, and the compression ratio is 9.5:1 with a wet sump lubrication system. The bike has 4x DeU’Orto UB24B2 e UB24BS2 carburetors, 12V battery, automotive type distributor coil, and electric starter with a power output of 68.5hp/50.4kW at 8450 rpm. It also comes with a multiple-disc clutch in oil bath and a five-speed transmission system.

The MV Agusta 750GT Turismo has a shaft final drive, a double cradle tubular steel frame, telescopic hydraulic forks and swinging arm with spring load-adjusting shock absorbers for the front and rear suspension, respectively. It’s equipped with drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels and 3.50-18 and 4.00-18 tyres, front and rear respectively. The motorcycle measures 2210mm in length, 720mm in width, 1390mm in wheelbase, and weighs 246kg, with a fuel capacity of 24 litres.

The MV Agusta 750GT Turismo has a top speed of 190km/h and is acclaimed by enthusiasts, receiving reviews from KCycle Magazine, Moto Legende, and Motorcyclist Illustrated in February 1973.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 750GT Turismo 4C 75

Year: 1972 – 74


Produced: 33 Units
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 742.9 cc / 45.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 65 x 56 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5;1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4x DeU’Orto UB24B2 e UB24BS2.carburetors
Ignition: 12 V battery and automotive type distributor coil
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 68.5 hp / 50.4 kW @ 8450 rpm
Clutch: Multiple disc in oil bath.
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Double cradle tubular steel

Front Suspension: Telescopic hydraulic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm and spring load-adjusting shock absorbers
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.50-18
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Dimensions: Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 720 mm / 28.3 in
Wheelbase: 1390 mm / 54.7 in
Weight: 246 kg / 542.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Top Speed: 190 km/h / 117 mp/h
Reviews: KCycle Magazine / Moto Legende / Motorcyclist Illustrated Feb 1973

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