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MV Augusta started making lightweight motorcycles in 1946. In 1948, a 125 cc class was added to the
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The machine was especially popular in the national 125 cc racing class, where its characteristics of competitiveness and low price appealed to the needs of those who were beginning their career as a rider, and it became the most popular sports bike of the time.
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the 125 "4 velocita" (4 speed). For 1950, the improved 125 "Motore Lungo" was introduced, which produced 12 bhp @ 9000 rpm.
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446:"Alcuni modelli di moto MV Agusta da competizione"
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1024:Hansen & Schneider
1065:MV Agusta motorcycles
669:Motorcycles 1946-1980
548:"The boom of the 50s"
526:"The Boom Of The 50s"
421:www.mv-agusta-club.de
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366:double cradle frame
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746:350 Ipotesi
681:125 Pullman
382:Drum brakes
204:Drum brakes
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1059:Categories
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842:500 racers
832:350 racers
802:175 CSS-5V
721:235 Tevere
716:175 series
400:References
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177:Suspension
165:Frame type
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85:Two-stroke
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50:Production
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867:Designers
847:500 Three
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222:Wheelbase
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53:1950–1953
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852:500 Four
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118:120 km/h
857:500 Six
837:350 Six
771:Liberty
558:25 June
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458:25 June
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