MV

[RichKat]

There's a motorcycle shop right up the road from where I work, stopped by for the first time today, Monkey Moto sells MV's, so I go in, and they ask "can I help you? " i take one look around and say "i can't even afford to be in here" he starts laughing and says "you want to ride one? " okay, it obvious I can't afford one, and I said that, he said "tell your friends about us, that's all we ask"
So next thing you know I'm on a $27000 Superveloce.... WOW, word just don't do justice for it
monkeymoto.com

 

[mello dude]

^^^^^True artisan engineering moto porn!!!

 

[TPadden]

I've owned two, a Brutale, and a Turismo Veloce.

Tom

 

[SMSW]

Doesn't look as comfortable as an ST. But a work of art.

$27K? A K bike is there, so is a fully loaded Gold Wing. Motus was 30, and they had the gall to go belly up, leaving their customers w/ a museum piece and few if any replacement parts.

 

[TPadden]

The Italian I miss the most, though is my Aprilia Tuono Race...

 

[Upt' North]

Thanks for posting @RichKat , that Super veloce is as pretty as.........well nothing compares does it really, maybe a young Sophia Loren. I can only imagine the noise on those Arrow pipes.
Thanks for posting fella.
Upt'North.

 

[Mellow]

Yeah the Veloce is pretty sweet.

 

[Sadlsor]

That's a nice piece to look at, and I've always admired the Tuono too, particularly in the Race livery.
But no ride report?
How did the MV feel?
Acceleration?
Suspension?
Ergonomics?
Do tell.

 

[TPadden]

Yeah the Veloce is pretty sweet.

The best looking (and sounding) MV in my opinion was the iconic F4 series manufactured from 1990-2018 in 750 and 1000cc versions; created by Massimo Tamburini at CRC (Cagiva Research Center), following his work on the Ducati 916. The engine was actually designed by a Ferrari team and was derived from a "cut down" version of a Ferrari Formula One engine with radial valves, and underseat exhaust.

Tom

 

[RichKat]

The best looking (and sounding) MV in my opinion was the iconic F4 series manufactured from 1990-2018 in 750 and 1000cc versions; created by Massimo Tamburini at CRC (Cagiva Research Center), following his work on the Ducati 916. The engine was actually designed by a Ferrari team and was derived from a "cut down" version of a Ferrari Formula One engine with radial valves, and underseat exhaust.

Tom

One of the best looking sportbikes ever

 

[RichKat]

The Superveloce is so light and nimble, it's hard to believe, almost like getting on a bicycle. The 3 cylinder engine, has way more feel to it than I expected, the two outside cylinders have perfect balance, but you feel the center one, almost like a single cylinder, at idle it definitely has a thump to it. Power is light till about 5000 RPMs, them BAM it shoots to redline. It's the first time I've ridden a bike with the shift assist, where you just grab the lever and, pop, it's in the next gear, that would take getting used to . And coming off my ST, on to this, wow, scary light and maneuverable. Definitely will remember it for a long time

 

[TPadden]

Almost as good as a test ride ...

Tom

 

[Al st1100]

Almost as good as a test ride ...

Tom

crazy fast

 

[sherob]

The Brutale RR in your pic would have been my choice to ride. I was real close to picking up one when I was living in Texas. Just gorgeous bikes!

 

[mortenk]

Almost as good as a test ride ...

Tom

Wow - but why so many parked vehicles on a race track?

 

[TPadden]

Wow - but why so many parked vehicles on a race track?

The Porsche and Audi probably didn't appreciate getting passed...

Since its opening in 1927, portions of the Nuburgring race track has been used by the public for the so-called Touristenfahrten: anyone with a road-legal car or motorcycle, as well as tour buses, motor homes, or cars with trailers, are able to drive it for a "toll".

"The Nürburgring is a popular attraction for many driving enthusiasts and riders from all over the world, partly because of its history and the challenge it provides. The lack of oncoming traffic and intersections sets it apart from regular roads, and the absence of a blanket speed limit is a further attraction."

Tom

 

[sherob]

I'd love to have had the chance to run the Nürburgring in my 15 Camaro SS/1LE... dreams!!!!

 

[RichKat]

The Brutale RR in your pic would have been my choice to ride. I was real close to picking up one when I was living in Texas. Just gorgeous bikes!

I rode both

 

[sherob]

I rode both

I HATE YOU!!!!!