1967 MV Agusta 500/3

Displacement: 498cc
Valves: Gear-driven double overhead cam
Fuel system: Three Dell’Orto SS 27mm carburetor
Transmission: Seven speed
Suspension: Front telescopic forks, rear twin shock
Brakes: Front 220mm drum, rear 180mm drum
Weight: 275lbs dry
Top speed: 160mph

Originally built as a 350cc class machine, gradual bore increases raised the capacity to 377cc, 420cc, and finally 499cc. With this machine, MV won the 500cc World Championships from 1966 to 1973. This record is unique in the history of motorcycle racing. Increased competition required more modern technology, so the three-cylinder machine was replaced with a four-cylinder model that featured four valves per cylinder.