Built around MV Agusta's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1968 MV Agusta 600 Turismo features a 592 cc (36.1 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 52.3 HP (38.2 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 88.3 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 600 Turismo measures 221 kg (487 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.23 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,390 mm (54.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1966 to 1969, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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