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FIRST LOOK: MV Agusta 921 S Concept

For those who attended the EICMA show in Milan, you’ll noticed that MV Agusta did not participate in this year edition.

MV Agusta 921 S is an all-new motorcycle set to roll out in a few years time.
Inspired by the glorious MV Agusta 750 Sport of the 70s.

However, the Varese company did hold a press conference to encapsulate their production plans for 2023 which include the 921 S concept bike.

According to MV Agusta, the 921 S is an all-new motorcycle that departs from the rest of the Italian product range. That said, the motorcycle combines the Italian firm’s past footprint with modern technology.

Interestingly, the 1970 MV Agusta 750 Sport was the inspiration behind the 921 S Project therefore you can easily notice a glimpse of the past including the red, silver, white and blue colour combination and the exposed frame.

While the overall look is nothing short of moden and futuristic the minimalistic design bring forth a classic Italian steed.

The 921 S features a completely new open-cradle type frame with steel-tube-trellis design that incorporates billet-aluminium rear plate and a supporting subframe.

The frame houses an engine that is based on an earlier generation Brutale 1000 RR that has been significantly reworked to give it a traditional streetbike appeal. The 921cc engine makes a solid 115hp @ 10,000rpm and 118Nm of peak torque @ 7,000rpm.

In addition, the 921 S also has a longer wheelbase that spans 1465mm, that’s 50mm more than the Brutale 1000 RR.

Suspending the MV Agusta 921 S is a top-of-the-line Ohlins front and rear suspension with a 41mm NIX-cartridge design that offers a fully adjustable compression and rebound damping.

Meanwhile, the rear gets a fully adjustable TTX36 shock.

As usual, the MV Agusta 921 S gets premium components including twin Brembo Stylema four-pot callipers at the front and a two-piston Brembo at the rear with 320mm and 220mm rotors, respectively. The bike is also shod with 120/70-17 front and 180/55-17 rear wheels.

Take a closer look at the front wheel you’ll noticed that the 921 S is equipped with a massive aluminium flange that helps to direct air intake to cool the rotor.

Unfortunately, there’s no telling when MV Agusta 921 S will actually makes it to the production stage and how much will it go for.

KTM AG Now Owns 25.1% Stake In MV Agusta

KTM AG now owns a large chunk of Italian motorcycle maker, MV Agusta after months of rumours circulating between the two brand.

KTM purchased 25.1% stake in MV Agusta.
KTM to distribute MV Agusta motorcycle and vice versa.

In an official statement released on Thursday, KTM AG has acquired a significant 21.1 per cent of the Varese-based company, just weeks after the two side entered a distribution agreement in North America.

The distribution deal was the strongest signal yet that KTM AG and MV Agusta has gotten into a bigger agreement than what was expected.

“Within the framework of this strategic partnership between the two European motorcycle manufacturers, KTM AG, a company of PIERER Mobility, will provide MV Agusta with supply chain support and take over the purchasing.

“Furthermore, in the course of this cooperation, MV Agusta will partly distribute its product range via PIERER Mobility’s worldwide distribution network.

“In November 2022, KTM AG will acquire a 25.1% stake in MV Agusta Motor S.p.A., based in Varese (Italy), by way of a capital increase,” said MV Agusta in a statement.

The new partnership will witness both sides helping each other out in terms of motorcycle distribution and supply chain support.

MV Agusta And KTM Announced New Distribution Partnership

KTM AG announced a new distribution deal with MV Agusta, which will see the Austrian firm assist with distributing the Italian company’s motorcycles.

KTM AG signs a multi-year deal with MV Agusta to distribute the Schiranna motorcycles in North America.
Selected KTM dealership will sell MV Agusta motorcycles in North America.

According to the official statement, the multi-year partnership will see KTM AG – the subsidiary of PIERER Mobility AG – distribute and promote MV Agusta’s motorcycle range in North America and Mexico.

To achieve this, KTM AG will set up a dedicated US-based legal entity that will take charge of all the Italian company operations in North America.

That said, MV Agusta motorcycles can still be purchased from the Italian brand’s existing dealers and new ones but also selected KTM dealerships.

In addition, KTM AG will also set up a company based in the United States dedicated to MV Agusta operations in North America.

The deal is part of MV Agusta’s strategic plan to achieve significant growth in the coming years.

“I am particularly pleased with this agreement signed between two historic European motorcycle companies.

“I am sure that KTM’s impeccable and widespread sales organization, combined with the very strong appeal that our brand has always exercised overseas, will bring great satisfaction to both, creating synergies that will allow us to best implement our growth strategy in the North America market,” said MV Agusta CEO, Timur Sardarov.

Meanwhile, Hubert Trunkenpolz, a Member of the Executive Board at KTM AG, also expressed his excitement over the new partnership.

“We are extremely excited to start a new partnership with such a historic motorcycle brand.

“Our brands are going from strength to strength everywhere in the world, particularly in North America, where we will exceed 100,000-unit sales in 2022 with the KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS motorcycle brands.

“Taking on the distribution of the MV Agusta brand will complement our extensive premium motorcycle range.

“With the addition of the most iconic Italian luxury motorcycle brand to our KTM North America operations, we are able to ensure support to all North American motorcycle enthusiasts as well as bringing exciting new business opportunities to existing and new dealers,” he said.

MV Agusta To Be Locally Assembled In Malaysia By AFY Mobility Sdn Bhd

It’s official, MV Agusta officially returns to Malaysia with MV Agusta Malaysia Sdn Bhd appointed as the sole and exclusive of MV Agusta motorcycle, parts, merchandise and special parts in Malaysia.

MV Agusta to be distributed and locally assembled in Malaysia by MV Agusta Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
MV Agusta Malaysia Sdn Bhd is the subsidiary of AFY Mobility Sdn Bhd.

The announcement was made by none other than MV Agusta CEO, Timur Sardarov.

“I am particularly thrilled about this new, important partnership marking the consolidation and the expansion of the MV Agusta presence in one of the most dynamic economies in SouthEast Asia.

“The CKD assembly solutions found with our partners will boost our competitiveness in the region, in line with our global expansion strategy.

“I wish the newly born MV Agusta Malaysia every success,” he said in a statement.

Meanwhile, MV Agusta Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a newly formed company that is a subsidiary of AFY Mobility Sdn Bhd (AMI).

As mentioned by Sardarov, all MV Agusta motorcycles will be completely assembled at the AMI assembly and training facility in Glenmarie, Shah Alam.

AMI Jadi Pengedar Baharu Jenama MV Agusta Di Malaysia?

Kebelakangan ini terdapat khabar angin bahawa jenama MV Agusta akan kembali ke Malaysia menerusi pengedar baharu.

Meskipun pada waktu itu siapakah pengedar dilantik masih kekal menjadi tanda tanya namun perkembangan terbaru beri bayangan bahawa AFY Mobility Industries Sdn Bhd (AMI) merupakan pihak yang bertanggungjawab membawa jenama itu semula ke Malaysia.

Ini kerana baru-baru ini AMI telah memeterai kerjasama dengan pihak Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) untuk membangunkan projek AM-2, iaitu projek pembangunan motosikal tempatan yang akan dilancarkan pada suku ketiga 2023.

Sewaktu perasmian kerjasama tersebut, tetamu kehormat yang hadir, Menteri Pembangunan Luar Bandar Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid bersama-sama Pengerusi Eksekutif Kumpulan AMI Ahmad Faez Yahaya telah bergambar dengan dua jentera MV Agusta, MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 dan MV Agusta F3.

Ini secara tidak langsung menguatkan dakwaan bahawa jenama motosikal dari Varese, Itali itu akan kembali bertapak di Malaysia.

Walaupun belum ada sebarang pengumuman rasmi setakat ini namun ternyata perkembangan ini amat menarik untuk segmen motosikal premium di Malaysia yang ketika ini di dominasi Ducati dan BMW.

Pada masa sama, sekiranya benar, kemasukan semula jenama MV Agusta menerusi pengedar baharu pastinya akan menggembirakan pemilik jenama Itali itu di Malaysia kerana adanya rangkaian pengedar dan servis selepas jualan yang kukuh selepas ini.

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)

2022 MV Agusta F3, Turismo Veloce And Dragster Gets The RC Treatment

MV Agusta has rolled out three updated models for 2022: Turismo Veloce, Dragster and F3.

2022 F3, Turismo Veloce and Dragster features the Reparte Corse trim.
all three models gets electronic refinements and equipped with 800cc triple engine.

All three motorcycles have been given the Reparto Corse (RC) treatment which features a distinct colour combination.

If you are a fan of MV Agusta, you would recognise the RC nameplate as the company’s racing department.

As a result, the Turismo Veloce, Dragster and F3 is an upgraded versions of the base model.

Turismo Veloce RC

The Turismo Veloce RC features the same 800cc triple engine found in the Dragster and F3 but with the power adjusted to just 110hp and 84Nm.

As a sports touring machine, the Turismo Veloce RC offers great comfort over long distances, and while the engine makes lower horsepower than the two, it is still capable of carrying the 21.5L fuel tank and 199kg (dry) weight.

According to MV Agusta, the Turismo Veloce RC can reach 230km/h max speed with stopping power comes in the form of a dual 320mm disc with Brembo piston callipers at the front and a single 220mm disc with dual-piston callipers at the rear.

Other features include cornering ABS with rear wheel lift detection and parking brake.

Dragster RC

The Dragster SC features an updated titanium nitride coating on 43mm Marzocchi USD telescopic forks at the front and Sachs single shock absorber with preload, compression and rebounds at the rear.

The same dual 320mm disc does braking with Brembo callipers at the front and a single 220mm disc at the rear. An ABS system also regulates the brake.

Like the Turismo Veloce RC, the Dragster is also equipped with a parking brake.

Unlike its touring sibling, the Dragster make 140hp and 87Nm from the 800cc triple and is the lightest among the three. It can also do a max speed of 245km/h, higher than the F3.

F3 RC

Finally, we have the F3 RC, which now carries the burden of becoming the brand’s flagship sportsbike since the F4 is no longer available.

Like the Dragster, MV Agusta upgraded the 2022 F3 RC edition with a titanium nitride coating front suspension that helps to reduce friction. The wheels are now 10% lighter, which MV Agusta claimed helps reduce the moment of inertia up to 7%.

The F3 is also the most powerful out of the rest, with 147hp and 88Nm and features a new traction control system with eight different stages and four-level torque control.

MV also claimed that the F3 RC could hit a top speed of 240km/h.

Other notable features include:

dual 320mm front disc with 4-pot Brembo callipers
single 220mm rear disc with 2-pot Brembo callipers
cornering ABS
43mm Marzocchi USD telescopic forks
Sachs rear single shock absorbers
aluminium swingarm

Sadly, all three RC editions are available in limited numbers, which means by the time you read this, all 200 units of the F3 and 300 units of the Dragster and Turismo Veloce might be on their way to meet their new owners.

MV Agusta is planning a new halo F4 superbike model

MV Agusta CEO confirms that a new F4 superbike is in the works, and it will be an ‘ultra-premium’ halo model.

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Qianjiang Mula Bangunkan MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 5.5 Di China

MV Agusta mendedahkan dua model ‘adventure’ serba baharu sewaktu di pameran motosikal EICMA pada November tahun lalu.

Lucky Explorer 9.5 dan Lucky Explorer 5.5 merupakan model yang akan diperkenalkan jenama Itali itu bagi tahun 2023.

Bagaimanapun, 5.5 paling mencuri tumpuan kerana motosikal bersesaran 500cc itu dibangunkan hasil kerjasama dengan gergasi motosikal China, Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle Co. Ltd.

Qianjiang juga merupakan pemilik kepada jenama Benelli yang dipasarkan di pasaran global termasuk Malaysia.

Dalam perkembangan terbaru, MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 5.5 kini sah masuk peringkat pembangunan setelah Qianjiang memfailkan paten motosikal tersebut di China.

Qianjiang dipertanggungjawabkan untuk memasang motosikal dengan lencana MV Agusta itu yang akan berkongsi enjin sama dengan Benelli TRK 502.

Walaupun baru memasuki peringkat pembangunan namun menurut CEO MV Agusta sebelum ini, syarikat Itali itu telah pun menerima lebih 15,000 tempahan bagi model 9.5 dan 5.5.

QJMotor teases new 550cc twin-cylider sports model

QJMotor teases new sports model that packs the same 550cc parallel-twin as the upcoming MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 5.5.

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Rare MV Agusta F4 LH44 up for auction – one of 44 units, no reserve!

MV Agusta F4 LH44 limited edition special (44 units only) inspired by Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton enters RM Sotheby’s auction with no reserve!

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QJMotor Lancar Jentera 700cc Tak Lama Lagi – 198kg, 75HP

Motosikal kategori ‘sportsbike’ segmen pertengahan semakin mendapat permintaan tinggi dikalangan peminat dua roda seluruh dunia.

Permintaan mendadak itu juga membawa kepada lahirnya Yamaha R7, Aprilia RS660 dan akan datang Honda Hornet.

Difahamkan, pengeluar motosikal China, Qianjiang juga akan sertai kategori ‘sportsbike’ segmen pertengahan dengan dua jentera bernadikan enjin parallel-twin 693cc yang akan dilancarkan tidak lama lagi.

Meskipun tarikh pelancaran belum ditentukan namun dokumen pengesahan yang difailkan di China telah pun mendedahkan rupa dua jentera tersebut berserta beberapa spesifikasi asas.

Buat masa ini tidak dapat dipastikan apakah nama yang akan diberikan terhadap jentera 700cc terbaru ini namun melihat kepada model 600cc dinamakan sebagai 600RR berkemungkinan besar model terbaru ini akan dilabel sebagai 700RR.

Apa pun, kedua-dua varian ini dijana enjin parallel-twin 693cc yang sama terdapat pada QJMotor SRK700.

Menariknya, walaupun enjin tersebut dibangunkan sendiri Qianjiang namun bentuk dan rekaan enjin menyamai 700CL-X milik CFMoto termasuk bore dan stroke yang berada pada 83mm dan 64mm.

Seperti SRK700, dua model baharu ini dibangunkan dengan kerangka steel tube dan dipadankan bersama suspensi Marzocchi.

Qianjiang juga telah pun menandatangani kerjasama dengan Marzocchi untuk menghasilkan komponen buatan Itali itu di China.

Perbezaan utama yang membezakan model asas dan model ‘flagship’ adalah penggunaan ‘swingarm’ jenis single-sided, fork depan berwarna emas dan tayar lebih lebar di belakang, 190/55-17 berbanding 180/55-17 pada model asas.

Bagaimanapun, kedua-dua model ini ternyata menampilkan rekaan moden dan agresif dengan kehadiran winglet dan kaliper brek jenis ‘axial’ jenama Nissin.

Qianjiang ternyata antara pengeluar dari negara Tembok Besar China itu yang paling sibuk dan agresif dalam memperkembangkan jenama QJMotor ke serata dunia ketika ini.

Selain menjadi pemilik kepada Benelli sejak 2005, Qianjiang juga berjaya memeterai perjanjian bersama Harley-Davidson bagi pembangunan 338R, serta MV-Agusta bagi model Lucky Explorer 5.5 yang berkongsi platfrom sama dengan TRK 502.

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For those who attended the EICMA show in Milan, you’ll noticed that MV Agusta did not participate in this year edition.

KTM AG now owns a large chunk of Italian motorcycle maker, MV Agusta after months of rumours circulating between the two brand.

KTM AG announced a new distribution deal with MV Agusta, which will see the Austrian firm assist with distributing the Italian company’s motorcycles.

It’s official, MV Agusta officially returns to Malaysia with MV Agusta Malaysia Sdn Bhd appointed as the sole and exclusive of MV Agusta motorcycle, parts, merchandise and special parts in Malaysia.

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.

MV Agusta has rolled out three updated models for 2022: Turismo Veloce, Dragster and F3.

2022 F3, Turismo Veloce and Dragster features the Reparte Corse trim.

all three models gets electronic refinements and equipped with 800cc triple engine.

Turismo Veloce RC

Dragster RC

F3 RC

MV Agusta CEO confirms that a new F4 superbike is in the works, and it will be an ‘ultra-premium’ halo model.

QJMotor teases new sports model that packs the same 550cc parallel-twin as the upcoming MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 5.5.

MV Agusta F4 LH44 limited edition special (44 units only) inspired by Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton enters RM Sotheby’s auction with no reserve!

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