Engineered by MV Agusta for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1968 MV Agusta 250B relies on a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 23 HP (16.8 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 93.1 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 250B measures 140 kg (309 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.09 kg per horsepower).
Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1968 to 1971, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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