1978 MV Agusta Magni 861 For Sale

Superb example of the MV Agusta 861 Magni which is ready for the road. A new owner will just have to start it up and go.
It was recently tested in the May edition of Classic Bike by Gez Kane who said the handling is sublime. I understand it was the first Magni to be sold in the UK. It has a Magni 25 litre aluminium petrol tank, the Magni chain conversion, 30mm carbs, 861 Magni conversion gives it almost 100 bhp, 5 inch rear wheel. It currently has a half fairing but the original full fairing will be included in the sale.
It was restored last year as although there were no mechanical problems the bike was showing its age. Racepaint were entrusted to give it a complete paint job - frame, tank, fairing and all bodywork. I then took it to the Kays at MV Meccanica Verghera to check out the mechanical parts. They striped and cleaned the engine, reassembled using all new bearings and rollers, new crankshaft (the old one had some damage to the bearings), new valve guides, electronic distributor, new tyres, chain, clean and setup carbs, fitted the half fairing. In effect no expense was spared; they checked absolutely everything and replaced anything which needed it. I then took it to the Festival of 1000 bikes at Mallory where Giacomo Agostini signed the petrol tank.
It has only one previous owner:- it was originally bought on 3 July 1978 from SGT Station Garage Taplow for the sum of £4, 400 by a local chef from the Bell at Aston Clinton. It was looked after while the Owner lived in the UK by Richard Boshier MV Mechanic whose workshop is very close to the Bell.. The Magni was used to record the sound for the Yamaha XJ650 Turbo in the James Bond file “Never say Never Again” when it was being filmed at Pinewood Studios. I bought it in 2017
One of the photos shows it on the MV Agusta Club stand at the Stafford April 2019 motorcycle show with the original full fairing. As you can see in the photo I have the original tool kit for the bike
It will come with
• Original invoice for its purchase
• Original riders manual (the small one)
• Original rear wheel, toolkit, original metal spark plug caps
• Original full fairing
• MOT’s from 1988, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004
I have ridden the bike on a regular basis to attend various events etc, everywhere it goes it attracts rather a lot of attention.
Some of the words from Gez Kane about the Magni when he tested it in the May edition of Classic Bike Magazine
“The engine pulls crisply and cleanly from the off, but at 3, 500rpm it really starts to pull. Its redlined at 8, 500rpm, but I’m not pushing my luck with such a valuable piece of kit today. The handling is sublime. The weight loss regime pays off when flicking the Magni from side to side but there’s no loss of stability at speed. Arturo Magni’s experience of putting together the supreme race bikes of their generation is all too apparent in the way the 861 goes about its business”
The reason for sale is I bought a MV750 Sport recently and there is no room in the garage for both 750’s

This advert has now been removed through sale or otherwise.
Please see the list below for similar live adverts.

Similar Adverts

MV Agusta electric scooter "Rapido Serie Oro" the ultimate in technology available today combined with iconic MV Agusta style. Technical characteristics: - Magnesium frame (weighing just 19 kg.) - Bluetooth connectivity - Tubless tyres + hydraulic brakes - Direction indicators, stop lights and number plate holder - Four ...

16 Mar 2024
Italy
Verified Dealer (see stock)

MV Agusta Ipotesi 350 GT, the last MV to come out of the historical Varese factory. This motorbike originates from the MV 350 S of the late 60's early 70's, which then also produced the famous Ipotesi with a sporty fairing that recalled the racing cars that in those years were racking up laurels with Agostini, Read, and ...

8,354
18 Mar 2024
Italy

This is my MV Serie Oro that has been on display in my office since I purchased it in 2012. It has never been used but has been started up on a regular basis. It’s no 134/200 so it’s a rare model. Comes with everything supplied when new by MV Also will be supplied with registration number F33CYL The MV Agostini ...

10
25 Feb 2024
Yorkshire
Private

If you're in the market for an exhilarating ride that combines Italian style with superb performance, look no further than this 2020 MV Agusta 800 Dragster. With only 2,313 miles on the clock, this beauty is practically brand new and ready to unleash its power on the open road. Performance: The MV Agusta 800 Dragster ...

2,313
29 Feb 2024
Essex
24
Picture of 2012 MV AGUSTA F3 SERIE ORO NO: 139 OF 200 - For Sale

THE BIKE SPECIALISTS, TRADING STANDARDS AWARD WINNERS 2021, Bike ID: #8829 We are proud to offer the opportunity to own our stunning UK example of the iconic MV Augusta F3 Sirie Oro. This 675cc piece of rolling art is number 139 of just 200 examples produced. It has covered a genuine 5,571 miles from new and is in ...

5,571
16 Mar 2024
Yorkshire
Premium Dealer (see stock)

This bike is a one of one casoli racing F5 MVR the registration of the bike is F5 MVR the base bike is an F4 ORO then converted by casoli racing with a big bore kit to 908 cc the complete set of panel are carbon fibre painted in Ferrari red with silver Le Mans stripes through the complete centre of the bike the bike is ...

11,210
11 Feb 2024
London
Private
33
Picture of 2018 MV Agusta Lewis Hamilton No: 021 of 144 Produced - For Sale

THE BIKE SPECIALISTS, TRADING STANDARD AWARD WINNERS 2021. Bike ID: #9043 We are very proud to offer the opportunity to own the truly rare and desirable Lewis Hamilton MV Brutale Dragster RR. Our "LH44" MV Augusta started its life as a standard Brutale 800 Dragster RR but Lewis Hamilton's passion for motorcycles saw ...

2,293
21 Feb 2024
Yorkshire
Premium Dealer (see stock)

-We sell vintage motorbike MV Augusta 150 cc, year 1962. -Main colours red and white. -The bike is in perfect condition, approved for circulation since the beginning and has no engine or other defects. -The bike has the original number plate, the original registration book and the complimentary sheet. -The motorbike conforms ...

22 Jan 2024
Italy
Private

Paronelli Motorcycles Sas, official MV Dealers since year ’80, is glad to offer a unique F3 800XX racing bike, limited edition, track use only. - These bikes are numbered and the customer can also choose a favorite number as long as it has not already been assigned. The owner name will be engraved on the upper steering ...

1
13 Mar 2024
Italy
Verified Dealer (see stock)

Available original exhaust system and original black fairing. First 312R edition (2007-2009) 998cc Thank you for watching. https://drive.google.com/file/d/10VOMYHrfkHU54ujmjuVBgKDibqb-alws/view?usp=sharing

9,600
11 Mar 2024
Italy
Private

My 1974 MV Agusta 750S, was built by Conte Agusta, in the MV Agusta factory in Cascina Costa, Italy on 6th July 1974 and registered on 24th July 1974. I Purchased my MV on 8th April 1977. My MV still has her Original 1974 Italian Number Plate and Registration. My 1974 MV Agusta 750 S is One of only 214 built from ...

25,368
26 Jan 2024
Italy
Private

Available beautiful MV Agusta Rush 1000, ready for delivery, one owner collector registered 09/2020, s/n 189/300 the bike has only traveled 696 km, racing kit supplied, financeable, we evaluate exchanges. Asking price € 33000. Welcome visits by appointment at 3356998147. Only seriously interested, we ship worldwide. ...

696
11 Mar 2024
Italy
Verified Dealer (see stock)

Superveloce Serie Oro – limited edition number 272. Owned it for just over two years and 2,061 trouble free miles. Selling because I need to reduce the number of bikes I have and also hopefully moving house Comes complete with all the extra goodies (exhaust etc) – none of which have been fitted Open to offers as ...

1,844
28 Feb 2024
Buckinghamshire
Private

We are specialized in international transfer of vintage bikes, three wheelers and cars. How many times have you wanted to buy a vehicle, motorbike, car or three-wheeler but have given up on the purchase due to lack of expertise in the international transport sector? We transport and deliver any vehicle from and to ...

10
10 Mar 2024
Italy
Verified Dealer (see stock)
37
Picture of MV AUGUSTA F4 1000S 1+1 - 2005 - For Sale

INNER CODE: MV_00055 We offer logistics and home delivery service. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer. Wide range of cars & motorbikes in offer in our premises. The motorbike is visible in our showroom in Reggio Emilia, Italy. For more information please contact: Petru: + 39 338 6429745 Pellegrino: ...

18,130
10 Mar 2024
Italy
Premium Dealer (see stock)

The four-cylinder Italian Superbike was one of only two Boxers imported into Britain before the model's name was changed back to 'Monza' due to complaints from a car company whose 'Boxer' sports car had prior claim to the name. The culmination of MV Agusta's four-cylinder machine, the Boxer was a stretched version of ...

11,602
8 Feb 2024
Buckinghamshire
Private

In need of restoration. Free engine good compression. With old Italian licence plate and document. Pickup northern Italy<br><br>

10,000
17 Jan 2024
Italy
Private

Available beautiful and rare MV Agusta Superveloce 800 75° Anniversario, s/n 71/75. Zero kms. Al original documents and kits. Price asked 68.000 €. Full set of photos and videos available upon request. Seriously interested only, thank you. Mint conditions. Direct contact www.paronelli.com 0039-0332746050 [email protected], ...

9 Mar 2024
Italy
Verified Dealer (see stock)