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1979 David

Silverstone Auctions - The Classic Sale at Silverstone 2021 - Motorcycle
Silverstone, 30 July
  • Year of manufacture 
    1979
  • Motorcycle type 
    Street
  • Engine number 
    224-63M
  • Lot number 
    16931
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Colour  
    Other
  • Location
    United Kingdom

Description

  • David Kays re-creation of the legendary Arturo Magni's 1979 MV 850 Superlight
  • Built to 'Superlight' specification. Superb build quality
  • Offered from a private collection and showing 7 recorded miles
  • Recommissioned and run in 2018
  • Magni-styled frame and rear swing arm with rear chain-drive conversion
  • Magnesium crank cases, uprated clutch, semi-race cams and forged high-compression pistons
  • Dell'Orto magnesium carburettors. Electronic ignition, electric starter motor
  • Ceramic coated exhausts. Power output believed to be circa 80bhp
  • Alloy fuel tank with dual Monza filler caps. Menani clip-ons
  • Ceriani GP-type front forks. Koni rear shocks. Borrani rims
  • Fontana 4-leading shoe magnesium racing front brake, rear 2-leading shoes
  • New screen and fittings included
  • Will require the normal recommissioning before use.No paperwork
  • What a combination - The art of MV, the sheer magic of Arturo Magni and the superb craftsmanship of David Kay at Meccanica Verhera has resulted in one of the most beautiful motorcycles in the World.