MV Agusta 750 Sport America

In 1974 MV Agusta suffered financial difficulties and came under state administration. In 1975, Chris Garville and Jim Cotherman of Commerce Overseas Corporation, the US MV importers, initiated the new edition of the MV Agusta 750 S. The appearance should be more closely based on MV's racing machines, with the aim of increasing sales in the US.[6] Within 50 days, the designs of the two entrepreneurs were implemented at the Gallarate plant.[7]

The core of the engine was formed by the crankcase rack. In the rack was mounted the nine-piece crankshaft, assembled in six bearing blocks using roller bearings, as well as the spur gears in the control tower for driving the two camshafts. After loosening twelve nuts, the units mounted on the rack could be lifted out.[8] Bore was increased by 2 mm over the 750 S models to increase capacity to 789cc. Individual light alloy cylinders (a block was used on the 1100 Grand Prix model)[9] with cast liners were used with Borgo pistons. The two valves of each cylinder were actuated by bucket tappets from two overhead gear-driven camshafts. Particularly striking was the fine ribbing of the cooling fins on the sump as well as the oversized cylinder head acting by the double camshaft drive.[10] The gearbox was transversely mounted in a cassette. It was connected to the shaft drive to the rear wheel via a spiral bevel gear angle drive.[11] The engine was, like all MV four-cylinder models, assembled by hand.[12]

The diameter of the Ceriani telescopic forks was increased from 35 to 38 mm, and double disc brakes were used on all models. The gear shift was transferred to the left side of the engine. The red livery, the suede-covered seat and the Smiths round instruments made this a sporty and elegant motorcycle.[13]

• MV Agusta 750 Sport America (1975-1977): Basic 789 cc version derived from the MV Agusta 750 S.
• MV Agusta 800 SS Super America (1976-1978): Enhanced version (82 bhp (61 kW) @ 9000 rpm) of the 789 cc base engine for the US market, optionally available with a 4-in-1 Magni exhaust system and magnesium wheels.[17]
• MV Agusta 800 SS Super Daytona America (1976–78): Further increased in performance with a Magni kit, a full fairing was also offered.
• MV Agusta 850 SS Monza or MV Agusta 850 SS Boxer (1977–78):[18] Bore increased to 69 mm to give 837 cc capacity and a Magni Motorkit fitted to give 90 bhp (67 kW) @ 9000 rpm.[19] The full fairing version was not available in Germany. 27 machines of this model were made.[20]

With the departure of MV Agusta from racing in 1976, the production of the street models were reduced. Although prototypes were developed until 1977, they were not implemented due to the financial situation of the company - MV made little profit from motorcycles.[29] The production of the model MV Agusta 750 S America was maintained until 1978. The last of the 540 machines made were sold officially 1980. A total of 1276 four-cylinder machines were produced from 1966 to 1980.[30]

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