Each and every manufacturer has now waded into the adventure bike market. Out of all the motorcycle segments, it is the only one that is still experiencing steady growth, so it is easy to see why it has suddenly become such an important space. Finding a foothold here can be the difference between success and failure for some smaller companies.
MV Agusta is one of those smaller companies. It has changed hands several times over the past few years, and while it is a company with a reputation for exclusivity, a bread and butter model is necessary for survival. In the past, this was left to the more affordable Brutale 800, but the naked bike segment is no longer as popular as it once was. So it has handed the torch over to one of the most interesting middleweight adventure bikes currently on the market.
To give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from MV Agusta. Whereas, the opinions are our own.
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The MV Agusta Enduro Veloce Delivers Versatility, Comfort, And Control
MSRP: $16,998
When the updated Enduro Veloce was announced a couple of months ago, the price was set at €19,900 in Europe. This translates to around $22k, but MV’s US website has listed the bike – including its new accessories – for only $17k. While it is not uncommon for manufacturers to price motorcycles differently throughout the world, it is highly unusual for there to be such a big price discrepancy. We can only assume that MV is betting big on the US market, and at this price, it is certainly highly competitive.
The Ducati DesertX Discovery is the most like-for-like alternative in terms of weight, specification, and the fact that it is also made in Italy. It is $3k more expensive, and doesn’t even get side cases. The new Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition also offers a similar level of specification, and is the only other triple-powered ADV. Unfortunately, it also lacks luggage and is still more expensive.
The one similarly priced ADV that offers the same level of specification, including the luggage, is from Japan. The Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE Adventure comes with all the bells and whistles added to what is an aging platform. It has proven to be exceptionally reliable over the years, but it is still more expensive. The V-Strom is also very much a full-sized ADV, and although it has less power than the Enduro Veloce, it is significantly heavier.
The Enduro Veloce Has A Sporty Triple-Cylinder Engine
Several modern ADVs make use of reworked engines found in other bikes, but this can trace its roots back to the highly-strung F3 675. It is an unlikely place for an adventure bike to get an engine, but it is in a vastly different state of tune these days. It first got bumped up to 798cc and has now been further expanded to 931cc. It also now has 75 pound-feet of torque, of which the vast majority is already available from around 3,000 RPM. All this to say, it is now a far more usable, user-friendly powertrain that is able to perform in the real world.
The MV Triple Has A Past
MV offers this bike with an unusually long 5-year unlimited miles warranty to help ease any concerns regarding reliability. One of the reasons for this is the fact that this triple was known for dropping valves in its previous configurations. There were no recalls and no fixes. So far, in this 931cc configuration, it has not suffered from the same issue, but there isn’t really much data to go on just yet. With it in such a different tune, it would seem highly unlikely, but it is nonetheless worth mentioning as a cautionary tale.
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The Enduro Veloce Represents Attainable Luxury
MV Agusta is a luxury brand, and the fit and finish is indicative of a motorcycle that would usually be priced in excess of $20k – because in other parts of the world, that is how much it costs. In line with that, it is not short on features either. You get ride modes, cornering ABS, lean-sensitive traction control, a TFT dash with smartphone connectivity, and a quickshifter.
This year, it also gets some nice-to-have physical features, which make it stand out from the growing crowd. Both the crash protection and side cases are now standard features. There are popular aftermarket additions, and the fact that MV has included them as standard fitment is a genuine point of difference. Unfortunately, they also add weight to an already relatively porky middleweight, if it should be considered a middleweight at all.
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Adventure Touring The Italian Way
With its weight sitting at 528 pounds, without fuel, it is a pretty heavy ADV. So, while it might have off-road-oriented wheels, it is most certainly going to be more of an adventure-tourer. It is an ideal option for those wanting to do adventure riding – mostly on asphalt – at great speed, and in the lap of luxury.
You also need to be open-minded about potential running costs. This is a bike manufactured by a luxury Italian marque, and even though the sticker price might rival the Japanese bikes, it will most certainly cost more to run. It will also come with the odd Italian quirk, and some will be put off by that prospect. To others, this might be one of the best ADV deals currently on the market.