MV Agusta 125 Regolarità
| Industry | Motorcycle manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 1, 1945 |
| Founder | Count Domenico Agusta |
| Headquarters | Samarate (Cascina Costa) , Italy |
| Products | Motorcycles |
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The MV Agusta 125 Regolarità is a dual-sport motorcycle produced by the Italian firm MV Agusta at their facility in Samarate#Cascina Costa between 1965 and 1970. A total of 63 units were manufactured across two production runs;[1] the first batch included 46 motorcycles in 1965 and the second consisted of 17 machines in 1969.[2]
Background
Following the early fifties’ 150 Regolarità model, MV Agusta had exited the off-road motorcycle market. However, the growing enthusiasm for off-road riding during the sixties led Count Domenico Agusta to reconsider this segment’s potential and commission the development of specialized motorcycles.[3] In 1963, an off-road competition bike called the 125 Regolarità was created,[4] which was based on the Centomila model and equipped with a five-speed transmission,[5] a reinforced chassis, and advanced suspension components supplied by Ceriani. The OHV single-cylinder four-stroke engine was tuned to deliver approximately 12.5 bhp (9 kW) at 8,500 rpm.[6]
Dante Mattioli, representing the Fiamme Oro racing team, was entrusted with riding the factory-supported machines in competition. The bike achieved notable success with two team championships and thirty individual wins.[6] Encouraged by these results and growing interest from private riders, MV Agusta produced a limited series of these motorcycles for civilian use in 1965.[5]
Production
The motorcycle was available for pre-order at a price of 310,000 lira during the summer of 1965 and made its official debut at the November edition of the Milan EICMA Motorcycle Show. The initial production run consisted of 46 units.[2] The design incorporated the frame from racing models along with Ceriani forks, while the engine was modified to deliver a reduced output of 10 bhp.[7] Additionally, the rear wheel was designed for rapid removal, allowing the hub and brake components to remain fixed when detached, a feature borrowed from factory race bikes. Other notable specifications included a high-mounted exhaust, a petrol tank mounted on rubber bushings, a protective headlight guard, and pivoting footrests.[1]
In 1969, a second series comprising 17 units was produced.[2] These later models featured modifications such as an altered fuel tank, updated front brake system, different forks, and a new carburettor.[7] The power output was enhanced to 13 bhp (10 kW) at 8,000 rpm.[8]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "125 Regolarità "Privati"" (PDF). www.glaagusta.org. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "1965 MV Agusta 125 Regolarita". Raider Moto. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ↑ Colombo, Mario; Grizzi, Otto; Patrignani, Roberto (2016). MV Agusta: From 1945 to the present. Giorgio Nada Editore Srl. ISBN 9788879116176.
- ↑ "MV Agusta History". MV Agusta Reparto Corse (in italiano). Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "125 Regolarita". www.mvagustaoldtimers.nl. MVagusta-Oldtimers. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "125 "Regolarità"" (PDF). www.glaagusta.org. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
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