The bike wants to be a birthday gift for Giacomo Agostini. It is a limited collector’s edition that enriches the tradition of the most popular special series in the world. Only 83 numbered specimens, all signed by Aug.

Valerio Boni

June 16 – 17:01 – MILAN

On June 16, on the occasion of the 83rd birthday of Giacomo AgostiniMV Agusta has revealed a motorcycle destined to become a collector’s object contested all over the world: the new Superveloce 1000 Aug. A motorcycle that It enriches the long series of special editions designed MVversions that over the years have been able to turn on the passion of collectors and connoisseurs, and which represent the synthesis between art, technology and Racing Heritage. In this case, however, the tribute goes far beyond the forms: the Superveloce 1000 ago It becomes in all respects a piece of the history of motorcycling, through a unique and unrepeatable detail that the League inextricably to the legend of Agostini. An element obtained directly from one of the 230 cups kept in his “Trophy Sala” in Bergamo.

an endless saga

MV Agusta has accustomed us to special versions that periodically are made of limited edition, and are able to trigger the racing of fans. Just think of Gold seriesat the F4 CC, to the installations dedicated to Giacomo Agostini, Ayrton Senna or Claudio Castiglioni. Models made in very limited numbers, often exhausted even before the official presentationwith prices that over the years have seen their value grow in a dizzying way. With the superveloce 1000 ago, in Schiranna they wanted to add a new chapter to this saga. The production will in fact be limited to only 83 numbered specimenslike the years that the great champion celebrates on June 16, the start date of deliveries. Each of the bikes It will be personally signed by Agostinicompleted by a numbered gold plate applied on the fork plate and accompanied by certificate of authenticity. The price? In line with the exclusivity of the project and with the “magical number”: 83,000 euros.

A key that is worth a trophy

If there is an element capable of making this superveloce even more unique in the eyes of a collector, it is the ignition key. It is not a simple the latest generation key: it is made with two aluminum shells obtained from full and anodized in red, and each is customized with the application of A brass coin obtained from an original Agostini trophy. The donated cup (in reality only partially, given that to make the 83 medals, a single metal band was enough) by the sample is the one conquered with The victory in the 500 class in Imola on 18 September 1977. In this way, a small fragment of the personal legend of Augo symbolically passes through the hands of each buyer of the most recent special version of the superveloce 1000.

elegance of the past

The livery of the superveloce 1000 ago mixes emotion and nostalgia. The Fire Red Matt color combined with the Magnum Silver Matt It is clearly a current tribute to the racing MV of the golden years of Agostini. On the hips, the number 1 on the yellow background stands out, a symbol that needs no introduction. The yellow also returns to the crown of the lighthouse worked at the CNC. The tank, embellished with the leather belt with golden plaque “15 world titles”celebrates the incredible needle palmarès in a discreet but evocative way. The silver -colored wheels add a vintage touch that goes well with the modernity of the lines. The saddle in black alcantara, with “Agostini” embroidery and iconic arrow strips of the champion’s race suit, completes a set with a very strong emotional impact. AND Of course there are many details made of carbon fiber.

four cylinders

Under the fascinating guise of the superveloce 1000 ago there is The engine of the brutal 1000 RR, duly refined for this series. The four -cylinder in -line from 998 cc from 208 HP to 13,000 rpm and 116.5 Nm of torque at 11,000 rpm, which allows you to push the superveloce over 300 km/h. Titanium radial valves, forged titanium bielle, lightened pistons and the counter -transfers contribute to offering a fluid and progressive delivery also to the high regimes. Everything is completed by a very current electronic equipmentwith Ride-by-Wire, 8-level traction control, Launch Control and Front Lift Control, the system that allows you to manage the surge.

Italian frame

The frame is A classic high resistance steel pitlicciowith aluminum plates that act as a pivot for the single -branded swingarm. The suspensions are clearly up to it: electronic Öhlins with nix ec fork to the front and mono ttx at the rear, both fully adjustable. There is also a sophisticated steering shock absorber Öhlins EC with automatic or manual adjustment, to ensure even higher speed stability.

racing brakes

The braking system includes 320 mm Brembo discs with stylema calipers with the front, and 220 mm disc with 2 pistons on the rear. The Continental MK100 ABS system with Corering and Rear Wheel Lift-up Mitigation function completes the package. To make the bike even more valuable we find components like Akrapovič exhaust terminals in titaniumthe titanium screws, the 5.5 “TFT dashboard, the Cruise Control, and the integrated satellite anti -theft. The bodywork is entirely made of carbon fiber, with the sole exception of the tank.

an exclusive kit

The 83 customers (in reality there will be 82, why The number one is entitled to Agostini, It is his birthday present) of the Superveloce 1000 Ago will receive a dedicated kit which includes, in addition to the certificate of authenticity, a second key, a personalized covered sheet, saddle and passenger platforms; CNC leve, and adjustment plates for the swingarm. Not only that: they will be entitled to A tailor -made leather suit Dainese Custom Works Demone 3x GP with integrated Airbag and an AGV GP RR Pista helmet personalized with graphics inspired by the tricolor of the 15 -time world champion.



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