Built around MV Agusta's sport motorcycle platform, the 1978 MV Agusta 850 SS Monza pairs a 837 cc (51.1 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 81.8 HP (59.7 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 97.7 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 SS Monza measures 260 kg (573 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.31 HP/kg (3.18 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,420 mm (55.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 235 km/h (146 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1977 to 1978, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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