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Cycle News 2015 Issue 19 May 12

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2015 MV AGUSTA 800 TURISMO VELOCE FIRST RIDE P56 were formerly the entry ticket to the kind of telephone num- ber cash needed to buy an MV Agusta. No more. Though not exactly cheap, the two versions of the Tur- ismo Veloce—which are avail- able in either: red and silver with a black frame, or silver and grey with a red frame— come competitively priced. The standard model we rode on the press launch that's just entering showrooms priced at around $15,998, and the Lusso variant complete with electronic suspension, heated grips, center-stand and GPS sensor that'll be available in July, coming in at $18,998. In developing the Turismo Veloce, MV is determinedly punching above its weight— both commercially and in terms of cubic capacity. "The debut of this model is as important as the launch of the F4 in 1997, or as that of the Brutale or F3," said MV Agusta owner Giovanni Cas- tiglioni. "To shape this new bike, we had to rethink our priorities in terms of design compared to the sportbikes we're accustomed to produc- ing. Comfort, luggage ca- pacity, engine flexibility, low fuel consumption, extended maintenance intervals—all these are factors a customer is looking for in a dedicated touring model. And we have focused on providing these. "But while we believe we can compare the Turismo Veloce with the Ducati Multi- strada 1200, BMW R1200GS or Triumph Tiger Explorer—our bike stands apart. It has a supe- rior power-to-weight ratio to all of them, yet it's intended for both beginners and more experi- enced riders, which is a first for MV Agusta. If an MV is like a Fer- rari, in the past you needed to have another bike in your garage from a different manufacturer if you wanted to ride every day. "BUT WHEN ALL SAID AND DONE THE HEART OF THE MATTER IS THAT WONDERFULLY REVAMPED ENGINE. SO SMOOTH AND LIQUID-SEEMING IN ITS POWER DELIVERY. SO FLEXIBLE AND TORQUEY AT ALMOST ANY REVS…" (Right) At 798cc, the Turismo Veloce is less intimidating for newer riders. (Below)Unless you opt for the hard luggage there's not much in the way of storage.

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