MV Agusta Turismo Veloce

MV Agusta

Industry	Motorcycle manufacturing
Headquarters	Italy
Products	Motorcycles

Template:Infobox motorcycle The MV Agusta Turismo Veloce is a sport touring motorcycle crafted by the Italian brand MV Agusta. Initially unveiled at the 2013 EICMA, its launch was postponed as a result of the company’s financial difficulties. The bike was eventually made available for media road testing in April 2015.

Overview

The Turismo Veloce—which translates from Italian as Fast Touring—is promoted as "The Tourer With A Racing Spirit," combining the characteristics of a sport motorcycle with touring-style bodywork. It competes within the sport touring segment alongside models such as the Ducati Multistrada and Kawasaki Ninja 1000.

Conceived by Ezio Mascheroni, this machine features a three-cylinder, four-stroke, 12-valve poppet valve configuration with a DOHC setup, derived from the powerplant used in the MV Agusta F3 800. Notably, it incorporates a counter-rotating crankshaft, a design element typically reserved for Grand Prix motorcycles, which mitigates the gyroscopic forces generated by the wheels, thereby enhancing cornering agility. The engine delivers 110 hp at 10,000 rpm, enabling a top speed of 143 mph (230 km/h).

Among its standard equipment are ABS, cruise control, and four selectable riding modes with corresponding engine maps that adjust power output to suit varying conditions: Rain mode limits power to 80 bhp, Touring mode offers 90 bhp, Sport mode provides the full 110 bhp, and a customizable "Custom" mode allows riders to tailor settings. Additional technologies include MVCSC (MV Agusta Chassis Stability Control), MVICS 2.0 (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System), and a six-speed electronic transmission.

In the early stages of production, MV Agusta’s ongoing financial difficulties restricted output numbers. As a result, only 181 units combining both the Turismo Veloce and the Rivale were registered during the initial months of 2016.

Model Variations

Besides the base Turismo Veloce, there are three distinct versions available.

Turismo Veloce Lusso

The Turismo Veloce Lusso represents a premium iteration of the Turismo Veloce lineup. This model comes equipped with an LED headlight, integrated sat-nav, heated hand grips, and protective hand guards. It features Sachs Skyhook electronic suspension, which is a semi-active suspension system designed to adapt dynamically to riding conditions.

Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS

Launched in 2018, the Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS builds upon the Lusso by incorporating the Smart Clutch System (SCS), enabling electronic control over the clutch mechanism. Riders can operate the clutch traditionally via the lever or allow the system to manage it automatically. This technology is based on the Rekluse clutch, permitting gear engagement at idle speed without manual clutch use; as throttle input increases, the clutch engages seamlessly. MV Agusta's implementation adds electronic optimization of clutch engagement in response to engine RPM and throttle position. Combined with integrated traction and anti-wheelie features, this setup provides a launch control function, allowing consistent 0-60 mph acceleration times of approximately 3.1 seconds.

Turismo Veloce RC

The Turismo Veloce RC (Reparto Corse) debuted at the 2016 EICMA Milan exhibition as a limited edition capped at 250 units. It includes all features found on the Lusso SCS and adds exclusive touches such as a carbon fiber front fender, forged aluminium racing wheels sourced from the F4, and distinctive Reparto Corse livery.

Turismo Veloce RC SCS

In 2019, the Turismo Veloce RC RR was further upgraded with the introduction of the SCS 2.0 Smart Clutch System, resulting in a limited production run of 250 units named Turismo Veloce RC SCS. The advanced SCS 2.0 system, first implemented on the Turismo Veloce 800 Lusso SCS in 2018, allows riders to either manually operate the clutch via lever or entrust its function to the electronic system. Notably, this upgraded clutch system adds only 36 grams compared to a standard clutch setup.

Turismo Veloce 800 Rosso

Unveiled at the 2019 EICMA event in Milan, the Turismo Veloce 800 Rosso represents the entry-level segment within MV's Rosso lineup. The modifications are subtle, featuring standard cast alloy wheels instead of the machined finish found on other variants, and it does not come equipped with side cases. This model is presented in a striking red and black color scheme.