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Upcoming MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 9.5 Specs Revealed – 124hp, 102Nm

MV Agusta revival of the Cagiva Elefant 900 is set to roll out soon with the introduction of the Lucky Explorer 9.5.

MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 9.5 is the brand maiden adventure capable motorcycle.
Features an all-new 931cc three cylinder engine.

The Italian company first announced their Lucky Explorer project at 2021 EICMA and at the time no further details were revealed to the public.

However, with the official launch inching closer, MV Agusta was kind enough to share the specs.

Firstly, the Lucky Explorer 9.5 boast a 931cc three-cylinder engine that is derived from the 800cc mill found in the F3 800.

The 57kg engine churns out 124hp and 102Nm with a claimed max speed of 240kph.

MV Agusta also redesigned the crankshaft to improved handling by reducing the inertia.

Although efforts were taken to reduced the engine weight, the Lucky Explorer 9.5 is heavy, tipping the scale at 220kg (dry) and with a 20L fuel tank, expect the weight to bump up tremendously.

Nevertheless, stopping power comes in the form of a four-piston Brembo Stylema callipers with dual 320mm front disc and single 220mm rear disc. On top of that, the bike’s is also equipped with ABS.

Meanwhile, the engine is suspended by a double-beam steel frame design with a bolt-on cradle and a steel trellis subframe.

At the front, the bike is fitted with a 21-inch wire-spoked wheels connected to the frame via a 48mm Sachs USD telescopic forks with 220mm of travel while the rear gets an 18-inch wheels connected to single-sided aluminium swingarm and Sachs monoshock.

Other notable features include:

7-inch TFT display
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity
cruise control
launch control
eight-level traction control
GPS sensor
built-in immobiliser
full LED lighting

We expect MV Agusta to officially launch the Lucky Explorer 9.5 alongside the 5.5 early next year.

Upcoming MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 9.5 To Out Grunt DesertX, Tiger 900 – 121.4HP, 102Nm

For the first time in MV Agusta history, the Italian motorcycle company is set to venture into the adventure bike territory with the upcoming Lucky Explorer 9.5.

The 9.5 makes 121hp @ 10,000rpm and 102Nm @ 7,000rpm.
to feature 7-inch TFT dash with smartphone connectivity.
quickshifter, slide control, cornering ABS comes as standard.

Complete with a 21-inch front wheel and off-road focused suspension and frame, MV Agusta is scheduled to launch the Lucky Explorer 9.5 some time in 2023.

The motorcycle is currently still in its prototype stages but some reputable media were given the taste of the new adventure bike in Europe, recently.

The Lucky Explorer 9.5 set to face a list of strong contenders in the middleweight ADV category including the KTM 890 Adventure, Triumph Tiger 900 range and the newly launched Ducati DesertX.

Although the 9.5 is MV first attempt in ADV segment, but CycleWorld – who one of a few able to try out the prototype mule – claimed that the motorcycle has genuine touring and off-road potential.

The 9.5 features an all-new 931cc inline-triple engine derived from the 800cc platform taken from the F3 and Brutale. However, MV made a host of modifications, including a new cylinder head, piston and valve train.

As a result, the inline-triple makes 121.4hp @ 10,000rpm and 102Nm @ 7,000rpm. That said, the 2023 Lucky Explorer 9.5 is set to out grunt the DesertX, 890 Adventure and Triumph’s Tiger 900.

Gear change is done effortlessly thanks to the quickshifter while braking is done by a pair of Brembo Stylema callipers up front.

Other notable features include:

fully-adjustable Sachs suspension.
20L fuel tank.
Bridgestone A41 tyres .
7-inch TFT dash with Bluetooth connectivity.

Meanwhile, the Lucky Explorer 9.5 is also fitted with a host of electronics:

cruise control (standard).
switchable cornering ABS.
four riding modes; Urban/Touring/Off-Road/Custom.
six-Axis IMU
eight stage slide control/traction control
front-wheel lift control

For those who wonder about the price, rest assured MV Agusta is keeping it a secret until its official launch date in 2023 however given the firm’s position at the premium end of the market, we expect the Lucky Explorer 9.5 to be priced higher than the DesertX.

(Source: CycleWorld)

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