Beschreibung:

Developed during 1965 and 1966 but not introduced until October 1967, MV's first production 250 cc twin-cylinder roadster - known as the MV 250 Bicilindrica - was all new and showed clear signs of both Japanese influence and that of its own 600 cc 4-cylinder bikes in its styling. Of unitary construction, the engine was a compact, wet sump (nicely ribbed), twin-cylinder overhead-valve unit breathing through twin Dell'Orto 22mm carburetors and featuring gear primary drive to a 5-speed transmission. Claimed maximum power was 18 horsepower and top speed in excess of 80 mph. Its conventional tube and pressed-steel frame is not a 'complete loop', the crankcase itself completing the structure. A larger Grimeca front brake could clearly do the job. A slightly more powerful 250B version followed in January 1969. Various versions of much the same twin cylinder engine as that of the 250B were made by MV through 1980. By 1970 it had been enlarged to 350cc and in 1975 its external shape changed from the early 'rotund' version to a more angular look. In today's world the 250Bs offer fine performance, handling and braking and can be found in several versions from two tourers, street scrambler, sport bike and even café racer... then there's the Polizia Urbana 350. This 250B shows all the signs of being an original – it's in good overall condition. It kicks through and the paint shows good patina but there is no history file with the bike and thus a prospective buyer must satisfy their curiosity as to its current status. It appears that the mileage is accurate.