800 SS Super America

1978 MV Agusta 800 SS Super America Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by MV Agusta for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1978 MV Agusta 800 SS Super America relies on a 789 cc (48.1 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 82 HP (59.9 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 103.9 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 800 SS Super America measures 260 kg (573 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.17 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 220 km/h (137 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1977 to 1979, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.