1100 Grand Prix

1981 MV Agusta 1100 Grand Prix Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in MV Agusta's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1981 MV Agusta 1100 Grand Prix features a 1066 cc (65.1 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 119 HP (86.9 kW) at 10,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 111.6 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 1100 Grand Prix measures 243 kg (536 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.49 HP/kg (2.04 kg per horsepower). The 26-liter (6.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 237 km/h (147 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1978 to 1981, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.