1000 Corona

1979 MV Agusta 1000 Corona Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in MV Agusta's motorcycle lineup, the 1979 MV Agusta 1000 Corona relies on a 954 cc (58.2 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 106 HP (77.4 kW) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 111.1 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the 1000 Corona measures 255 kg (562 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.41 kg per horsepower). The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1978 to 1980, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.