It’s fair to say that MV Agusta doesn’t produce normal motorcycles - they produce bits of kit that are special for a number of reasons - with rarity playing a key part in their appeal.
Now since its acquisition by KTM’s parent company Pierer AG, we’ve been wondering just how much of that special spark of MV’s ultra-exclusive product lines would remain, and it seems that despite concerns the company was going to become Austrianified (apparently that is a word) that is happily not the case.
So enter the brand new MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro of which only 500 will be built.
Despite the name being a bit of a mouthful, the bike sure looks like a tasty treat for collectors. The distinctive stylistic elements of the Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro remain consistent with the Superveloce range, including the round headlights that reference MV Agusta's past, horizontally developed lines, and the aesthetic enhancement by use of high-end materials such as carbon fibre.
A standout new feature for the Serie Oro is One is the inclusion of modern aerodynamic wings, marking a shift in the design and development of new MV Agusta models. Beyond the crucial quest for the best aerodynamic penetration coefficient (Cx), MV’s engineers also focused on optimizing vertical load (Cz), with significant benefits for riding dynamics, ensuring incredible stability, a fundamental factor given the exceptional performance of the bike in terms of both top speed and acceleration.
MV uses carbon fibre extensively in the new Serie Oro, with both forged and laminated carbon firbre making up the many elements of the bike. In total, there are 41 components made of carbon fibre, including the dashboard support, chain guard, full fairing, and other parts in the dedicated kit. As editor Ben found when he damaged his own special Italian collector’s bike’s carbon fibre, with the scarcity of the Serie Ono you probably won’t want to damage any of those 41 parts unless you have friends with a very specific set of skills…
The wheels are inspired by the stylised star-shaped ones featured on the legendary MV Agusta F4 750 Serie Oro, reinterpreted with a stylistic exercise bridging past and future through a blend of cast and spoke wheels. The tribute to the F4 is also evident in the 4-exit titanium exhaust developed by Akrapovic specifically for the Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro. This exhaust, with its characteristic "organ pipe" shape, is tuned to give the bike an iconic and distinctive sound, further enhanced by a carbon fibre heat shield.
Singing out of that pipe is a screaming 14,000rpm capable inline-four producing 208 HP at 13,000 RPM and 116.5 Nm of torque at 11,000 RPM. That screaming redline is thanks to the use of 16 radial titanium valves, a distinctive feature of all MV Agusta four-cylinder engines, forged titanium connecting rods, and DLC-coated cams. According to MV, thanks to the countershaft, it maintains minimal vibration, resulting in a smooth driving experience even at performance limits.
Physically pulling the slippery MV to a halt is a powerful braking system courtesy of Brembo with 20mm front discs with aluminium flanges and radial Stylema calipers with 30mm pistons, operated by a Brembo radial master cylinder. At the rear, there is a 220mm disc with a Brembo 2-piston caliper.
The chassis setup is impressive, with the trellis frame made of high-strength steel tubes being integrated with aluminium plates that hinge the single-sided swingarm, which is also made of aluminium alloy.
When it comes to the suspension MV simply had to go with the best in the bizz, so that means an Öhlins electronic suspension system. At the front, it has 43mm diameter upside-down forks with a 120mm travel, treated with a TiN surface finish, and electronically adjustable for compression, rebound, and manual spring preload adjustment.At the rear, the suspension system is completed by an Öhlins mono-shock with a 36mm diameter and 120mm travel. The rear suspension is also electronically adjustable for preload, rebound, and compression.
As you’d expect, the electronics are on par to control that 208hp. The disengageable traction control features eight levels of intervention: two for wet or slippery conditions (Rain), three for road use, and three for the track. The disengageable FLC (Front Lift Control) works based on data collected by the inertial platform and, instead of preventing wheelies, it optimizes them by maintaining an optimal angle to make the most of the incredible acceleration. This rider aid works in conjunction with the Launch Control.
There are four Riding Modes: three preset (Rain, Sport, Race) and one customizable by the rider (Custom). In this mode, the rider can set parameters such as throttle sensitivity, engine torque, engine braking, engine response, limiter, and electronic suspension settings.
The MV EAS 4.0 (Electronically Assisted Shift Up&Down) electronic gearbox works both for upshifting and downshifting, even with an open throttle.
The Ride by Wire acceleration system, with a torque management algorithm, features a negative stroke on the throttle grip, allowing the disengagement of the Cruise Control, which is also standard on the Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro.
Now we bet you’re wondering how you get your hands on such a work of two-wheeled art, and that’s the big catch, you probably can’t. The pre-orders for the Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro are reserved exclusively to brand collectors. The few remaining units of the total 500 will be available through MV Agusta's official dealer network. The lucky buyers who will be able to secure one will automatically be granted access to the same privileges and experiences reserved for collectors. Now that is exclusivity.