Built around Cagiva's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1982 Cagiva SX 350 Ala Rossa relies on a 347 cc (21.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 77.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the SX 350 Ala Rossa measures 163 kg (359 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (6.04 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 133 km/h (83 mph).
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