MV Agusta · 1975–1977
MV Agusta 350 Ipotesi: history and buying advice
The angular 350 drawn by car designer Giorgio Giugiaro.
History
In the mid-seventies the 350 B got a striking new look from Giorgio Giugiaro, known for cars such as the VW Golf. Ipotesi means ‘hypothesis’. At the Milan show it immediately drew the crowds.
It got three disc brakes and cast wheels, and there was also a 350 S with a small fairing and a shortened seat. The engineering remained an air-cooled twin with two Dell’Orto carburettors. MV Agusta stopped making motorcycles soon after, so the Ipotesi was built for only two years.
Key data
| Engine | 2 cylinders in line, four-stroke, air-cooled |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 350 cc |
| Carburettors | 2 × Dell’Orto |
| Brakes | three disc brakes |
| Wheels | cast |
| Years | 1975–1977 |
What to check when buying
- Sheet metal and panels of the Giugiaro design are hard to find. Check that everything is complete.
- Check the cast wheels for cracks and corrosion.
- Synchronise the carburettors and check the charging voltage.
- Much of the engineering is the same as on the 350 B; ask about parts.
- Compare the numbers with the papers; imported bikes also turn up.
SourcesBike-urious: MV Agusta 350 Ipotesi (English)Cybermotorcycle: MV Agusta models (English)