500 SS

1977 MV Agusta 500 SS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around MV Agusta's motorcycle platform, the 1977 MV Agusta 500 SS pairs a 495 cc (30.2 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 53 HP (38.7 kW) at 8,900 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 107.1 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 500 SS measures 158 kg (348 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.98 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1976 to 1977, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.