One owner from new • Original and un-restored • 18,674 kilometres (approximately 11,600 miles) recorded • Offered from an Italian private collection Having commenced motorcycle production late in 1945 with a 98cc two-stroke, Meccanica Verghera (MV) introduced its first production four-strokes, a brace of 175cc singles, at the Milan Show in 1952, the newcomers' advanced overhead-cam, unit-construction engine setting them apart from most of the opposition. The first 125cc production roadster - the Gran Turismo - appeared in 1954 with single-cylinder overhead-valve engine, a format MV's 125 would retain until the end of production in 1977/78. Disappointed by the poor sales of its 1960 line-up, which featured a trio of newcomers with engines displacing 99, 235 and 300cc respectively, MV Agusta returned to the more traditional capacity classes in 1961, launching the all-new Centomila in 125 and 150cc variants. They were powered by an overhead-valve four-stroke single built in unit with a four-speed gearbox, which went into MV's familiar set of lightweight cycle parts. At the 1965 Milan Show the 125/150 range was updated with five-speed gearboxes, the 125 being offered in two guises: GT, with 8bhp engine, and the more sporting GTL, which had 9.6 horsepower on tap. MV's quarter-litre roadster was completely redesigned for 1975, emerging as the beautiful 125 Sport, surely one of the most attractive four-stroke singles ever made. An alloy cylinder barrel and electronic ignition were features of the fashionably styled engine, which produced 14bhp at 8,500rpm, good enough for a top speed of around 75mph. The unit was housed in a very neat, silver finished, duplex cradle frame equipped with Ceriani forks and Scarab front disc brake. A full fairing was an optional extra. Like their larger siblings, the small MVs were very expensive - typically costing as much as a British 500 in the UK - which explains why so few of these the exquisitely engineered little bikes were sold in this country. The Italian private vendor advises us that this MV Agusta 125 Sport is completely original and untouched, even retaining its original tyres, keys, and tool kit. A total of 18,674 kilometres (approximately 11,600 miles) is displayed on the odometer. Carrying 'TO' (Turin) registration plates, the machine is offered with Cessazione della Circolazione per Esportazione paperwork showing that its registration has been cancelled in preparation for export.
One owner from new • Original and un-restored • 18,674 kilometres (approximately 11,600 miles) recorded • Offered from an Italian private collection Having commenced motorcycle production late in 1945 with a 98cc two-stroke, Meccanica Verghera (MV) introduced its first production four-strokes, a brace of 175cc singles, at the Milan Show in 1952, the newcomers' advanced overhead-cam, unit-construction engine setting them apart from most of the opposition. The first 125cc production roadster - the Gran Turismo - appeared in 1954 with single-cylinder overhead-valve engine, a format MV's 125 would retain until the end of production in 1977/78. Disappointed by the poor sales of its 1960 line-up, which featured a trio of newcomers with engines displacing 99, 235 and 300cc respectively, MV Agusta returned to the more traditional capacity classes in 1961, launching the all-new Centomila in 125 and 150cc variants. They were powered by an overhead-valve four-stroke single built in unit with a four-speed gearbox, which went into MV's familiar set of lightweight cycle parts. At the 1965 Milan Show the 125/150 range was updated with five-speed gearboxes, the 125 being offered in two guises: GT, with 8bhp engine, and the more sporting GTL, which had 9.6 horsepower on tap. MV's quarter-litre roadster was completely redesigned for 1975, emerging as the beautiful 125 Sport, surely one of the most attractive four-stroke singles ever made. An alloy cylinder barrel and electronic ignition were features of the fashionably styled engine, which produced 14bhp at 8,500rpm, good enough for a top speed of around 75mph. The unit was housed in a very neat, silver finished, duplex cradle frame equipped with Ceriani forks and Scarab front disc brake. A full fairing was an optional extra. Like their larger siblings, the small MVs were very expensive - typically costing as much as a British 500 in the UK - which explains why so few of these the exquisitely engineered little bikes were sold in this country. The Italian private vendor advises us that this MV Agusta 125 Sport is completely original and untouched, even retaining its original tyres, keys, and tool kit. A total of 18,674 kilometres (approximately 11,600 miles) is displayed on the odometer. Carrying 'TO' (Turin) registration plates, the machine is offered with Cessazione della Circolazione per Esportazione paperwork showing that its registration has been cancelled in preparation for export.
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