1978 MV Agusta 850 Magni Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by MV Agusta for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1978 MV Agusta 850 Magni relies on a 837 cc (51.1 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 110 HP (80.3 kW) at 9,000 rpm. With a specific output of 131.4 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 850 Magni measures 200 kg (441 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.55 HP/kg (1.82 kg per horsepower). The 18.9-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1978 to 1979, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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