Friday, 8 November 2013

2014 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800


MV Agusta targets a new motorcycling segment with the release of its new sport-touring platform. The Turismo Veloce 800 is positioned as the base model while the Turismo Veloce Lusso 800 is the more premium offering equipped with added electronic goodies including electronically-adjustable suspension, wheelie and cruise control, as well as a quickshifter. 

Both motorcycles are powered by MV’s water-cooled 798cc Inline Triple engine—a longer stroke derivative of its exhilarating fuel-injected 675cc engine as used in the F3 Supersport platform. Engine power is shifted through a six-speed gearbox, augmented by a manual, cable-actuated clutch (without slipper/back torque functionality). A chain final drive puts power back through a single-sided swingarm to the beautifully sculpted 5.5-inch wide aluminum wheel. 

The engine is mounted within MV’s signature frame which uses a specialized arrangement of steel tubes matched to aluminum side plates where the swingarm attaches. The motorcycle comes with a pair of hard cases that MV claims can accommodate nearly 16 gallons of cargo. Other standard touring features include a center stand, heated hand grips, a GPS that can be manipulated through a five-inch color instrument display, as well as Bluetooth connectivity. However, there is no word if the bike is fitted with speakers for music or turn-by-turn voice directions. Fuel capacity is rated at 5.3 gallons. 

Engine: Liquid-cooled 798cc Inline Three, 12-valvesBore and Stroke: 79.0 x 54.3mm 
Compression Ratio: 13.3:1 
Fuel Delivery: MVICS w/six injectors 
Clutch: Wet multi-plate; Cable actuation
Transmission: Six-speed
Final Drive: Chain 19/36
Frame: Steel/Aluminum
Front Suspension: Marzocchi inverted fork; three-way adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping 
Rear Suspension: Sachs shock absorber; three-way adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Brakes: 320mm discs with radial-mount Brembo monobloc calipers
Rear Brake: 220mm disc with double-piston caliper 
Dry Weight: 427.7 lbs. (claimed)
Wheelbase: 55.8 in. 
Trail: 4.25 in. 
Seat Height: 34.23 in. 
Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal.
MSRP: TBD
Warranty: Two year

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