2015 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 and Turismo Veloce Lusso - EICMA 2014

A look at MV Agusta's two new touring bikes.

By: Matt Terndrup

Nov 6, 2014 at 5:17am ET

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The Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta unveiled four bikes at EICMA this year. Two of those included the 2015 Turismo Veloce 800 and the Lusso version of the same model, which are great touring bikes for any motorcycle enthusiast looking for something a bit classy.

Both bikes have a new ‘Chassis Stability Control’ feature that helps maintain balance on rough roads. It uses a semi-active suppression system and Sachs shock absorbers to keep the ride at a smooth level the entire time.

The Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System (MVICS) has been upgraded to version 2.0 with this release. This manages the engine with power modes and precisely measures injection timing and the quantity of fuel continuously at any given time. A GPS navigator has been integrated with a 5” color TFT display, and it comes with a dedicated data management app.

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There are four driving modes are available (Touring, Rain, Sport and Custom) with several parameters included such as torque curves and power. The engine brake or the sensitivity of the accelerator is also configurable.

The luxury (aka Lusso) model hits approximately 100 hp with a triple cylinder 798cc engine at 11,600 RPM, and the sportier one clocks in at 125 hp. Maximum torque is rated at 84 Nm (62 lb-ft) starting from 8,600 RPM. Clutchless upshifting and downshifting comes stock in these bikes too.

The motorcycles weigh about 207 kg (456 lbs) each and can hold 20 liters (5.3 US gal) of fuel. They have new pistons in them that increase the compression ratio which optimizes fuel economy and performance.

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The headlights have bright LEDs embedded in them for a long lasting effect. A cast aluminum frame supports the rider’s seat and holds everything together. Surface paint for the Veloce 800 comes in a variety of colors including red with silver accents in addition to a silver with gray aviation edition. The luxury version also has a red with white pearl coating as well.

Being that these are made by MV Agusta, the 2015 luxury motorcycles cost a pretty penny. The regular model is € 15,990 (~ $20,000 USD) and the luxury version is € 18,990 (~ $23,800 USD). All in all, the price is set at a decent enough level and comes with a good amount of features to make it worth your while, if you have the cash to spend.