New MV Agusta Range Revealed

[Hugh Janus]

A new Lucky Explorer 9.5 will be powered by a new 931cc triple. (MV Agusta/)

With new backing from KTM in both financial and operational terms, MV Agusta is looking in the strongest position it’s been in for years and that is set to be reflected in a much-improved and enlarged model range in the near future.

The Italian company has filed documents with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in line with requirements, to decode its Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs), and in the process it has inadvertently revealed the names of multiple new bikes that are heading to production. These include upgrades to existing bikes and all-new machines.

We’ll start at the top of the list, in the “B1″ model range that includes the three-cylinder Brutale and Dragster ranges. The obvious new additions here are the Brutale 950 and Dragster 950, which are expected to come next year as replacements for the existing 798cc Brutale 800 and Dragster 800 triples.

MV has already shown its “950″ three-cylinder engine as the motive force for the new Lucky Explorer 9.5 adventure bike. Measuring a true 931cc, it represents a substantial increase over the 798cc triple it’s based on, which itself started life as a 675cc engine. While that initial leap from 675cc to 798cc came purely through an increased stroke—up from 45.9mm to 54.3mm, keeping the same 79mm bore—the latest increase sees the bore grow to 81mm and the stroke rise again to 60.2mm. In the Lucky Explorer, the result is a relatively modest 124 hp, but that is in a mild state of tune. In the existing Brutale and Dragster, the 798cc triple is already tuned to 140 hp so the 950 versions should easily pass the 150 hp mark, perhaps even nudging toward 160 hp.

The list goes on to show “1B” and “2B” ranges as “Not currently imported into the USA.” It’s not clear what these ranges are, as MV doesn’t currently have many models that aren’t brought to America. One possibility is they’re reserved for future small-capacity bikes, provisionally planned to be co-developed with China’s Qianjiang and Loncin brands, although the future of those arrangements is currently in doubt following KTM’s investment in MV Agusta. The Austrian company, which has close ties to China’s CFMoto and India’s Bajaj, bought a 25.1 percent stake late last year and took over responsibility for MV Agusta’s supply chains and distribution.

A few variations of a new Superveloce showed up in docs as well. (MV Agusta/)

The “F1″ range is MV’s sportier, faired triples, including the F3 and Superveloce machines. While there’s no listing for an F3 950 or Superveloce 950, both are potentially in the pipeline. One completely new model listed here is the Superveloce 98 Edizione Limitata. It’s clearly a planned limited-edition machine—the clue is in the title—to follow on from the Superveloce Alpine, Superveloce 75, and Superveloce Ago models. The “98″ element of the name could be a reference to the MV Agusta 98 Turismo, a two-stroke 98cc single developed toward the end of World War II to provide MV Agusta—an aircraft manufacturer at the time—with postwar income. While production didn’t start until 1946, the bike was ready in 1944, so next year could be considered an anniversary of the model. Another possibility is that 98 is a reference to MV Agusta’s revival under Claudio Castiglioni’s leadership, which saw the original F4 launched 25 years ago in 1998—surely an anniversary worth marking, and one that the retro-sports-style Superveloce would be best placed to do.

The “E1″ line is MV’s first adventure bike range (”E” is for Explorer), with the three-cylinder engine. While the Lucky Explorer 9.5 has already been shown, and is listed here as “LXP,” the range is clearly also gaining two additional varieties, the Lucky Explorer Premium and Lucky Explorer Orioli. The Premium version is surely set to be a spec’d-up bike, probably with luggage and other equipment as standard, while the Orioli edition can only be a tribute to Edi Orioli. A four-time Dakar Rally winner, he took two wins in 1990 and 1994 with Cagiva, riding the Lucky Strike–sponsored Elefant model that inspired the Lucky Explorer. Orioli also took victories with Honda (1988) and Yamaha (1996) but is most clearly linked to his ventures on the Elefant.

While the “T3″ range of Turismo Veloce models appears to be unchanged on the list, the “B7″ models—bikes using MV’s 1,000cc four-cylinder engine, including the Brutale 1000, Rush 1000, and Superveloce 1000—get a couple of additions in the form of the Superveloce 1000 S and Superveloce 1000 R. So far, MV has only shown the Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro, a limited-edition launch version of the bike, which has yet to reach production. The S and R versions are clearly going to be more affordable versions of the Superveloce 1000 that will follow on from the Serie Oro.

The 921 S uses a variation of the old F4 four-cylinder. (MV Agusta/)

Finally, the “J1″ range is a new venture for MV Agusta, representing retro bikes built around a 921cc four-cylinder engine that’s essentially a reengineered version of the original F4 motor. While the 921cc capacity was briefly available in the Brutale 920, sold in 2011 and 2012, the revised engine, complete with dummy cooling fins, was previewed late last year in the concept version of the 921 S, a model that’s confirmed for production in the NHTSA document. It’s a 1970s-inspired cafe racer that takes its cues from the MV Agusta 750 S of that era. Yet to be seen is the other version mentioned on the document is the 921 GT, which will surely be a more upright version of the same bike, with a longer seat and wider, taller bars, equivalent to the 750 GT that was offered from 1972 to 1974.

MV Agusta clearly has a busy launch season planned, and we can expect to see most of these new models, as well as hearing more about the company’s future plans, at the EICMA show in Milan in November this year.

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[Buckster]

This.

[skyrider]

23 hours ago, Hugh Janus said:

A new Lucky Explorer 9.5 will be powered by a new 931cc triple. (MV Agusta/)

With new backing from KTM in both financial and operational terms, MV Agusta is looking in the strongest position it’s been in for years and that is set to be reflected in a much-improved and enlarged model range in the near future.

The Italian company has filed documents with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in line with requirements, to decode its Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs), and in the process it has inadvertently revealed the names of multiple new bikes that are heading to production. These include upgrades to existing bikes and all-new machines.

We’ll start at the top of the list, in the “B1″ model range that includes the three-cylinder Brutale and Dragster ranges. The obvious new additions here are the Brutale 950 and Dragster 950, which are expected to come next year as replacements for the existing 798cc Brutale 800 and Dragster 800 triples.

MV has already shown its “950″ three-cylinder engine as the motive force for the new Lucky Explorer 9.5 adventure bike. Measuring a true 931cc, it represents a substantial increase over the 798cc triple it’s based on, which itself started life as a 675cc engine. While that initial leap from 675cc to 798cc came purely through an increased stroke—up from 45.9mm to 54.3mm, keeping the same 79mm bore—the latest increase sees the bore grow to 81mm and the stroke rise again to 60.2mm. In the Lucky Explorer, the result is a relatively modest 124 hp, but that is in a mild state of tune. In the existing Brutale and Dragster, the 798cc triple is already tuned to 140 hp so the 950 versions should easily pass the 150 hp mark, perhaps even nudging toward 160 hp.

The list goes on to show “1B” and “2B” ranges as “Not currently imported into the USA.” It’s not clear what these ranges are, as MV doesn’t currently have many models that aren’t brought to America. One possibility is they’re reserved for future small-capacity bikes, provisionally planned to be co-developed with China’s Qianjiang and Loncin brands, although the future of those arrangements is currently in doubt following KTM’s investment in MV Agusta. The Austrian company, which has close ties to China’s CFMoto and India’s Bajaj, bought a 25.1 percent stake late last year and took over responsibility for MV Agusta’s supply chains and distribution.

A few variations of a new Superveloce showed up in docs as well. (MV Agusta/)

The “F1″ range is MV’s sportier, faired triples, including the F3 and Superveloce machines. While there’s no listing for an F3 950 or Superveloce 950, both are potentially in the pipeline. One completely new model listed here is the Superveloce 98 Edizione Limitata. It’s clearly a planned limited-edition machine—the clue is in the title—to follow on from the Superveloce Alpine, Superveloce 75, and Superveloce Ago models. The “98″ element of the name could be a reference to the MV Agusta 98 Turismo, a two-stroke 98cc single developed toward the end of World War II to provide MV Agusta—an aircraft manufacturer at the time—with postwar income. While production didn’t start until 1946, the bike was ready in 1944, so next year could be considered an anniversary of the model. Another possibility is that 98 is a reference to MV Agusta’s revival under Claudio Castiglioni’s leadership, which saw the original F4 launched 25 years ago in 1998—surely an anniversary worth marking, and one that the retro-sports-style Superveloce would be best placed to do.

The “E1″ line is MV’s first adventure bike range (”E” is for Explorer), with the three-cylinder engine. While the Lucky Explorer 9.5 has already been shown, and is listed here as “LXP,” the range is clearly also gaining two additional varieties, the Lucky Explorer Premium and Lucky Explorer Orioli. The Premium version is surely set to be a spec’d-up bike, probably with luggage and other equipment as standard, while the Orioli edition can only be a tribute to Edi Orioli. A four-time Dakar Rally winner, he took two wins in 1990 and 1994 with Cagiva, riding the Lucky Strike–sponsored Elefant model that inspired the Lucky Explorer. Orioli also took victories with Honda (1988) and Yamaha (1996) but is most clearly linked to his ventures on the Elefant.

While the “T3″ range of Turismo Veloce models appears to be unchanged on the list, the “B7″ models—bikes using MV’s 1,000cc four-cylinder engine, including the Brutale 1000, Rush 1000, and Superveloce 1000—get a couple of additions in the form of the Superveloce 1000 S and Superveloce 1000 R. So far, MV has only shown the Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro, a limited-edition launch version of the bike, which has yet to reach production. The S and R versions are clearly going to be more affordable versions of the Superveloce 1000 that will follow on from the Serie Oro.

The 921 S uses a variation of the old F4 four-cylinder. (MV Agusta/)

Finally, the “J1″ range is a new venture for MV Agusta, representing retro bikes built around a 921cc four-cylinder engine that’s essentially a reengineered version of the original F4 motor. While the 921cc capacity was briefly available in the Brutale 920, sold in 2011 and 2012, the revised engine, complete with dummy cooling fins, was previewed late last year in the concept version of the 921 S, a model that’s confirmed for production in the NHTSA document. It’s a 1970s-inspired cafe racer that takes its cues from the MV Agusta 750 S of that era. Yet to be seen is the other version mentioned on the document is the 921 GT, which will surely be a more upright version of the same bike, with a longer seat and wider, taller bars, equivalent to the 750 GT that was offered from 1972 to 1974.

MV Agusta clearly has a busy launch season planned, and we can expect to see most of these new models, as well as hearing more about the company’s future plans, at the EICMA show in Milan in November this year.

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what the hell is that mecano set up

[Buckster]

21 hours ago, skyrider said:

what the hell is that mecano set up

If it's Mecano then we know Bob won't manage it.

[Six30]

On 13/05/2023 at 08:20, Buckster said:

This.

you like ?

[Buckster]

1 hour ago, Six30 said:

you like ?

I like how it looks in print but it is likely made for midgets like most bikes these days.

[Six30]

22 hours ago, Buckster said:

I like how it looks in print but it is likely made for midgets like most bikes these days.

you have got some taste ...there is hope for you yet.