2021 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce range unveiled

Italian manufacturer MV Agusta has pulled the covers off its 2021 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce family of sportstourers, with the update encompassing a range of improvements to the line's engine, chassis, ergonomics and electronics.

Comprising the entry-level MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Rosso and continuing through the Turismo Veloce Lusso and Lusso SCS and culminating in the flagship Turismo Veloce RC SCS, the entire range is powered by a 798cc three-cylinder engine with counter-rotating crankshaft, which now complies with Euro 5 emissions standards.

However, in meeting those more stringent standards, MV Agusta says it has preserved peak outputs for the Turismo Veloce range – 110hp (81kW) at 10,150rpm and 80Nm at 7100rpm – while boosting torque by 12 per cent between 3000rpm and 6000rpm, unlocking more performance for general road use.

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The revised triple benefits from all of the changes already outlined in the updated MV Agusta Superveloce, including reduced internal friction, new high-pressure injectors, new main bearings, sintered valve guides, a new ECU and fuel management software and a redesigned exhaust system, along with a more robust clutch, new gear ratios and an improved EAS (Electronic Assisted Shift) 3.0 bi-directional quickshifter.

The end result, says MV Agusta, is an even more rideable bike that's more refined, with less vibration and improved fuel economy.

The electronics have taken a step forward with the arrival of an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) from local Milan-based specialist, e-Novia, delivering Cornering ABS (via a new Continental MK100 ABS system), traction control, and rear wheel lift mitigation.

There's also a new 5.5-inch TFT instrument display and a new joystick on the left-hand handlebar to navigate the latter's menu system.

The infotainment system features Bluetooth connectivity, allowing the rider to pair the MV Ride app to utilise an array of features including custom engine and suspension settings, turn-by-turn navigation, and route recording and sharing, among others. The Turismo Veloce family also comes standard with electronic cruise control.

The chassis has also come in for attention, with revised settings for the Sachs semi-active suspension (Lusso, Lusso SCS and RC SCS variants) said to offer improved precision and stability, and updated ergonomics across the range.

The seat height is now 20mm lower and the new manually adjustable plexiglass screen is 75mm higher and 38mm wider, offering improved weather protection and reduced buffeting. The bike's aerodynamics have also been improved, using the virtual aid of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

The lower seat height makes the Turismo Veloce family more accessible to a wider range of riders, the company says, while the seat is now softer, thicker, and more comfortable.

The Smart Clutch System continues to be available on Lusso and RC (Reparto Corse, or factory racing) variants, offering automatic clutchless gear shifting, while the park brake on SCS models has been improved.

"For 2021, the Turismo Veloce has been the subject of countless interventions and updates, involving the chassis, engine, and the overall electronic architecture, to create an uncompromised equilibrium," said Brian Gillen, MV Agusta's R&D Director.

It seems MV Agusta is eager to put its new Turismo Veloce to the test, too: at the online launch of the new family it announced that Italian motorcycle journalist Valerio Boni will attempt to ride one from Malmo in Sweden, to MV Agusta headquarters in Schiranna, Italy, on June 21, the longest day of the northern hemisphere's summer.

After covering over 1900km and 11 nations on the bike in under 24 hours, we're sure he'll have a finer appreciation of the Turismo Veloce's talents!