MV Agusta Turismo Veloce
{{short description|Italian sport touring motorcycle}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2021}}
{{Use British English|date=May 2020}}
{{Infobox motorcycle
| name = MV Agusta Turismo Veloce
| image = MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 HMT 2015.jpeg
| alt = 2015 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce
| caption = 2015 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce
| aka = MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800
| manufacturer = MV Agusta
| parent_company =
| production = 2015-
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| class = Sport touring
| engine = 798 cc liquid cooled, three cylinder, 4 stroke, 12 valve, DOHC
| bore_stroke = 79 mm x 54.3 mm
| compression = 12.2: 1
| top_speed = 140 mph (225 km/h)
| power = 110 bhp (82 kW) @ 10,150 rpm
| torque = 61 ft-lb (83 Nm) @ 8,000 rpm
| ignition =
| transmission = Wet multi-plate slipper clutch, 6 gears, chain drive
| frame = Lattice
| suspension = Front: Marzocchi telescopic forks
Rear: Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with single Sach shock absorber
| brakes = Brembo disc brakes
Front:Twin 320 mm, radial four-pot calipers
Rear: Single 220 mm, twin pot caliper
| tires = Front: 120/70 x 17
Rear: 190/55 x 17
| rake_trail =
| wheelbase = 1460 mm
| length = 2084 mm
| width = 900 mm
| height =
| seat_height = 850 mm
| dry_weight = 191 kg
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| fuel_capacity = 22 l
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The MV Agusta Turismo Veloce is a motorcycle produced by the Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta. The machine premiered at the 2013 EICMA,{{cite web |title=MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800: foto in attesa della presentazione |url=http://www.hdmotori.it/2013/11/02/mv-agusta-turismo-veloce-800-video-foto-attesa-della-presentazione/ |website=www.hdmotori.it |access-date=6 July 2019 |date=2 November 2013|language=it}} but production was delayed due to the financial crisis being experienced by the manufacturer. The motorcycle was first made available to the press for road tests in April 2015.{{cite web |last1=Perfetti |first1=Andrea |title=MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 |url=https://www.moto.it/prove/mv-agusta-turismo-veloce-800.html |website=www.moto.it |access-date=6 July 2019 |language=it |date=14 April 2015}}
Overview
The Turismo Veloce (Italian for Fast Touring) is advertised as a "The Tourer With A Racing Spirit",{{cite web |title=Turismo Veloce 800 |url=https://www.mvagusta.com/en/models/turismo-veloce/turismo-veloce-800 |website=www.mvagusta.com |publisher=MV Agusta |access-date=6 July 2019}} being a sports bike built into touring bodywork. It is aimed at the same sport touring market as the Ducati Multistrada and Kawasaki Ninja 1000.
Originally designed by Ezio Mascheroni,{{cite web |last1=dePrato |first1=Bruno |title=MV Agusta F3 Triple Middleweight Sportbike- EICMA 2010 Milan Show |url=https://www.cycleworld.com/2010/11/01/mv-agusta-f3-triple-middleweight-sportbike-first-look/ |website=Cycle World |access-date=1 July 2019 |language=en |date=1 November 2010}} the three cylinder, 4 stroke, 12 valve, DOHC engine is derived from unit in the MV Agusta F3 800. The engine has a counter rotating crankshaft, normally only found on GP machines, which counteracts the centripetal forces of the wheels allowing the bike to turn faster.{{cite web |title=REVIEW {{!}} MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 Lusso (2018) |url=https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/mv-agusta/mv-agusta-turismo-veloce-800-lusso-2018-review |website=Bennetts UK |access-date=6 July 2019 |language=en}} The power output is 110 hp at 10,000 rpm, giving a maximum speed of 143 mph (230 km/h).{{cite web |last1=Downes |first1=Andy |title=MV-AGUSTA TURISMO VELOCE 800 (2015-on) Review |url=https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/mv-agusta/turismo-veloce-800/2015/ |website=Motorcycle News |access-date=6 July 2019 |language=en |date=17 July 2015}}
Standard features include ABS, cruise control, four driving modes and engine maps that cut the power delivered by the engine to better adapt the bike to driving and road conditions (Rain 80 bhp, Touring 90 bhp, Sport 110 bhp and "Custom", which is customisable by the rider, the MVCSC (MV Agusta Chassis Stability Control) and MVICS 2.0 (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) and the six-speed electronic gearbox.{{cite web |last1=Galiena |first1=Claudio |title=MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800: la prova su strada [Video] |url=http://www.motoblog.it/post/386092/mv-agusta-turismo-veloce-800-la-prova-su-strada-video |website=Motoblog.it |access-date=6 July 2019 |language=it |date=16 April 2015}}
Initially, due to the continuing financial crisis of MV Agusta. production numbers were limited, with the Turismo Veloce and the Rivale only having 181 registrations combined in the first months of 2016.{{cite web |last1=Olgiati |first1=Tarcisio |title=Entro fine anno arrivano le nuove MV Agusta 2017 |url=https://www.motociclismo.it/crisi-mv-agusta-nuove-moto-2017-entro-fine-2016-ripresa-la-piena-produzione-66121 |website=www.motociclismo.it |access-date=6 July 2019 |language=it |date=7 September 2017}}
Model Variants
In addition to the standard Turismo Veloce, 3 variants have been produced.
=Turismo Veloce Lusso=
The Turismo Veloce Lusso (luxury) is an upmarket version of the Turismo Veloce. It is fitted with an LED headlamp, sat-nav, heated grips and hand guards.{{cite web |title=Turismo Veloce 800 Lusso |url=https://www.mvagusta.com/en/models/turismo-veloce/turismo-veloce-800-lusso |website=www.mvagusta.com |publisher=MV Agusta |access-date=6 July 2019}} The bike is fitted with Sachs Skyhook electronic suspension, a semi-active system.
=Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS=
Introduced in 2018, the Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS adds the Smart Clutch System (SCS) to the Lusso, which allows electronic management to the clutch system. The rider can use the clutch in a conventional manner with the lever, or simply allow the system to control the clutch.{{cite web |title=Turismo Veloce 800 Lusso SCS |url=https://www.mvagusta.com/en/models/turismo-veloce/turismo-veloce-800-lusso-scs |website=www.mvagusta.com |publisher=MV Agusta |access-date=6 July 2019}} The system is based on the Rekluse clutch, which allows the rider to engage gear at tickover without using the clutch. Once the throttle is opened the clutch engages. The MV system adds electronic control, which optimises clutch engagement based on engine revs and throttle position. This, combined with the traction and anti-wheelie controls, gives the bike a launch control, and 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds is consistently achievable.{{cite web |last1=Pope |first1=Shaun |title=Launch test: 2018 MV Turismo Veloce 800 SCS |url=https://www.visordown.com/feature/news/launch-test-2018-mv-turismo-veloce-800-scs |website=Visordown |access-date=6 July 2019 |language=en |date=14 June 2018}}
=Turismo Veloce RC=
The Turismo Veloce RC (Reparto Corse) was first shown at the 2016 EICMA Milan Show. This limited edition is of 250 machines.{{cite web |last1=Olgiati |first1=Tarcisio |title=MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 Lusso RC live ad Eicma 2016 |url=https://www.motociclismo.it/mv-agusta-turismo-veloce-800-lusso-rc-2017-66575 |website=www.motociclismo.it |access-date=6 July 2019 |language=it |date=9 November 2016}} It features all the "extras" of the Lusso SCS and adds a carbon fiber front mudguard, forged aluminium racing wheels from the F4 and Reparto Corse graphics.{{cite web |title=Turismo Veloce 800 RC SCS |url=https://www.mvagusta.com/en/models/turismo-veloce/turismo-veloce-800-rc-scs |website=www.mvagusta.com |publisher=MV Agusta |access-date=6 July 2019}}
=Turismo Veloce RC SCS=
The Turismo Veloce RC RR was further enhanced for 2019 with the addition of the SCS 2.0 Smart Clutch System and a limited run of 250 Turismo Veloce RC SCS models produced.{{cite web |title=2019 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce RC SCS Guide |url=https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2019/2019-mv-agusta-turismo-veloce-rc-scs |website=Total Motorcycle |access-date=25 May 2020}} The SCS 2.0 system, which was first fitted on the Turismo Veloce 800 Lusso SCS in 2018, allows the rider to use the clutch in a conventional manner with the lever, or simply allow the system to control the clutch.{{cite web |title=Turismo Veloce 800 RC SCS |url=https://www.mvagusta.com/en/turismo-veloce-800-rc-scs |website=www.mvagusta.com |publisher=MV Agusta |access-date=25 May 2020}} The SCS system weighs just 36g more than a conventional clutch.
=Turismo Veloce 800 Rosso=
Introduced at the 2019 EICMA Milan Show, the Turismo Veloce 800 Rosso is part of MV's entry-level Rosso collection.{{cite web |title=2020 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 Rosso Guide • Total Motorcycle |url=https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2020/2020-mv-agusta-turismo-veloce-800-rosso |website=Total Motorcycle |access-date=25 May 2020 |date=2 November 2019}} Changes are minimal, the wheels are plain cast alloy rather than the milled finish of other models and no side-boxes are fitted.{{cite web |last1=Giacomini |first1=Sabrina |title=MV Agusta Launches New Affordable And Detuned Rosso Lineup |url=https://www.rideapart.com/articles/380208/2020-mv-agusta-rosso-lineup/ |website=RideApart.com |access-date=25 May 2020 |language=en |date=4 November 2019}} The machine is finished is a distinctive red and black livery.{{cite web |title=Turismo Veloce 800 Rosso |url=https://www.mvagusta.com/en/turismo-veloce-800-rosso |website=www.mvagusta.com |publisher=MV Agusta |access-date=25 May 2020}}
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