Engine: 798cc DOHC liquid-cooled inline-3
Transmission: 6-speed with quickshifter
Power: 110 kW
Torque: 65 ft/lbs @ 10,600 rpm
Top Speed: 240 km/h
Dry weight: 173 kg
Seat height: 32.7 inches
Fuel capacity: 16.6 litres
Price: $32,990
Out to prove that Italians do it better, MV Agusta throws its hat into the Neo-Classic racer ring with its 2021 offering, the Superveloce 800. Despite being an out and out modern machine, the factory managed to incorporate the flavour of the old cafe racers to deliver an interesting blend.
Ever since MV Agusta showed the Superveloce 800 concept at EICMA last year, the design has become one of the sexiest, if not THE sexiest bike of 2019. Come 2021 the Superveloce production model will become part of the MV Agusta’s model range – as announced on Instagram.
The 800-derived engine is a performance monster. Using the same 798cc liquid-cooled three-cylinder engine as the F3 model, MV remapped the engine to fatten up the midrange with endless potential on standby, while the electronics suite gives off multiple personalities to match any attitude or skillset – except kamikaze.
A slipper clutch mates engine power to the six-speed, cassette-style transmixxer with an electronically-assisted shifter that lets you work through the range without touching the clutch – the best way to keep this machine dirty-side down.
The all-new fairing package is strictly carbon fibre, taking on the style of the Ago era. The fairing houses two circular LEDs, while the instrument screen doubles as an interface for the ride-quality and safety electronics. Once equipped with the ‘MV Ride’ App, fuel maps and traction control can also be edited remotely.
When it comes time to anchor, you can rely on the dual, four-piston Brembo front disc and the twin-pot caliper rear disc out back; while the 17-inchers mounted on Pirelli tyres will handle any maneuvers you can dream up.
Make no mistake, this is a racebike through and through, with a preference for roads over tracks, just like the original ‘cafes’. Destined to become a legend, this model celebrates the sporting heritage of the brand with a modern twist – all it needs is the right rider/barista.
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