1973 MV Agusta 750 SS Daytona

1973 MV Agusta 750 SS Daytona sits at the top of MV Agusta's road-going range, the production machine built to carry the brand's racing reputation onto public pavement. This is a hand-built, low-volume Italian sport bike from an era when that phrase actually meant something: a shaft-driven engine borrowed from MV's racing program, a chassis tuned for fast, committed riding rather than commuting, and a riding position that rewards someone who wants to work the motorcycle rather than sit back and cruise. Ownership means accepting quirks, finicky carburetion, and a bike that wants regular mechanical attention, but it rewards that effort with a sound and a pull through the midrange that few contemporaries could match. The 1973 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year, so buyers comparing it to a 1972 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Given high collector interest, most buyers today are serious vintage Italian motorcycle collectors or MV specialists looking for a documented, well-sorted example rather than a rider stepping down from a modern superbike.