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LOT 118 Orange
MV Agusta’s first twin, a prototype 350cc bike, had an advanced double overhead camshaft specification but it wasn’t until 1963 that a twin entered production, the 160cc engine an overhead-valve engine. By 1971, the MV’s parallel twin had grown to 350cc and was sold in two versions, the 350GT touring model and the 350B sports, using an all-alloy over-square engine with bore and stroke of 63 x 56mm. Both were updated with 12-volt electrics and electronic ignition in October 1972. With twin Dell’Orto carburetors, a 9.5:1 compression ratio and 32 bhp at 7,650 rpm, the 350B certainly had plenty of punch and could top 150 km/h. The classic frame design featured a single front downtube and the engine as a stressed member, along with 18-inch wheels and Grimeca drum brakes. This lovely Italian café racer came with clip-on handlebars, rear-set footpegs and the option of a full race fairing. Wickedly expensive when new, the 350B’s small displacement engine and nimble frame. Sold without registration.
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