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MV Agusta Enduro Veloce in the master trail

MV Agusta's first trail bike, the Enduro Veloce, dispensed with some of the brand's hallmark features, such as the mixed chassis structure, but retained others, such as the inline three-cylinder engine, all wrapped, as always, in an aura of style and sophistication.

The MV Agusta Enduro Veloce, whose technical specifications you can find at this link, is a truly special motorcycle among the great adventure bikes. Although Triumph also uses inline three-cylinder engines in this segment, the Italian manufacturer created a motorcycle of this type — the first in its recent history — with the spirit of the sports bikes that make up the rest of its line.

The Enduro Veloce is, in any case, a structurally different motorcycle from its siblings, with a tubular chassis adapted to its needs and a new 931 cc engine that, as expected, is powerful for its displacement, but falls short of the impressive numbers of Ducati, KTM and even BMW. Its declared 124 hp (114 hp at the clutch on our dynamometer) is more than enough for versatile use and offers adequate performance, coupled with a high-revving sound considered by many to be the most exciting.

One might expect that, after the off-road focused LXP Edi Orioli version, the production motorcycle would have a more asphalt-oriented design, but it retained the 21” and 18” wheels and 210 mm of suspension travel on both wheels, although with a seat height of 840 mm, which makes it suitable for riders of any height. MV Agusta has combined technology with a practical approach.

The Enduro Veloce is a motorcycle with the usual electronic options in the engine configuration and auxiliary systems, such as brakes, but without electronic suspension adjustment, integrated ABS system, automated transmission systems or even the Rekluse clutch of some of its sibling models, which makes it an easy motorcycle to understand and with a price that does not deviate from the group's standards.

High-altitude engine...The 931 cc Euro5+ engine features an iconic technical solution found in all new-generation MV Agusta three-cylinder in-line engines: the counter-rotating crankshaft. Designed, developed, and entirely built in the company's factory, the engine stands out for its lightness, weighing only 57 kg, and its extreme compactness. With a gyroscopic effect that essentially cancels out that of the front wheel, the counter-rotating crankshaft allows for particularly quick changes of direction. The engine delivers a maximum power of 124 hp at 10,000 rpm and 102 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm. The riding position is ideal for a motorcycle that adapts to all types of riding; you can even ride standing up with good control and with the weight evenly distributed on the front, contrary to what one might expect. The engine has power at all revs; it is not as overwhelming as in larger bikes, but it is very usable, with plenty of torque at high revs to make the most of it on the road, where it proves to be really agile thanks to the narrow tires. The well-tuned suspension does not present problems with body roll, especially in curves, linking sections and exploiting the capabilities of the chassis to the fullest.

It is a motorcycle with truly remarkable capabilities on the road, thanks to the comfort of both the engine and the chassis, and the excellent protection provided by the central riding position, well below the front, but still maintaining control and sensitivity of the front wheel. Off-road, it again demonstrates a versatility that undoubtedly makes it the most capable motorcycle of its brand in this aspect. The large-diameter wheels, which do not represent a significant obstacle on the road for lateral maneuvers, combine with good suspension and sufficient ground clearance for most terrains.

It didn't reach 250 kg on our scale, which doesn't mean it's not a motorcycle with inertia, requiring attention and good braking control. However, it surprises off-road, as one expects a motorcycle where this aspect is not so developed. It is perfectly suited for mixed use, not at the level of the more off-road-oriented motorcycles in the segment, but certainly for what the vast majority of its potential users expect from a trail bike of this weight and size. Overall, the Enduro Veloce can be considered a motorcycle that, within the exclusivity of its brand, sheds labels in its performance to achieve effectiveness on all terrains with total ease.

The Enduro Veloce features four riding modes: Urban, Touring, Off-road, and Custom Off-road. Traction control offers eight levels of intervention, five for on-road use, two for off-road use, and one for wet conditions. Through the main menu, the ECU's electronic response can be adapted based on the tires the rider chooses to use (street or off-road tires). There are two levels of engine braking intervention.

by Autonews