Source: Cycle World
The MV Agusta Turismo Veloce (“fast tourer”) was introduced to MV’s sportbike-centric lineup in 2015 as a way to reach customers outside of the sportbike and naked bike world. (Jeff Allen/)There are sporty bones behind that tall windscreen and 34-liter saddlebags. Notice the thick, but low-mounted seat, a big improvement that came as part of the 2021 model year update. Centerstand is a nice touch for a touring bike too. (Jeff Allen/)Despite the long suspension and big side bags, the Turismo Veloce looks lean and mean. Just visible are the pockets of space underneath the passenger seat and below the subframe. Space creates an appearance of lightness, and it works here. (Jeff Allen/)While you can’t see the meat of the MV’s Smart Clutch System (the expander disc), the company has done a great job of bringing attention to the clutch with a glass cover that’s easy on the eyes. (Jeff Allen/)MV Agusta’s tightly packaged 798cc triple. Notice the shift lever controlled by MV’s EAS 3.0 electronic quick-shift system. Even with the Smart Clutch System, you use the shift lever while riding. (Jeff Allen/)There’s just something about a single-sided swingarm. How about those slash-cut mufflers too? The only thing in this picture we’re not fans of are the Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 tires, which don’t match the sporty performance of the bike. (Jeff Allen/)Sachs electronic suspension has three levels of adjustment and can also be tuned to accommodate a combination of rider, rider with luggage, or rider with passenger and luggage. (Jeff Allen/)The 34-liter side bags fit a full-face helmet and are quite impressive in terms of their storage ability. Fit and finish is a touch less impressive. (Jeff Allen/)The many lines of a Turismo Veloce. (Jeff Allen/)The riding position is all-day comfortable, though clearly has some overlap with MV’s sportbike lineup thanks to the use of common hardware. (Jeff Allen/)MV’s 798cc triple is a gem and lots of fun. Wheelies don’t come natural with the bike’s Smart Clutch System, but the front still picks up with ease when rider aids are turned off. (Jeff Allen/)Agility and chassis feedback are great as the pace picks up. The only limitation we experienced was with the Turismo Veloce’s sport-touring rubber. Notice the tall fairing, which offers solid wind protection. (Jeff Allen/)While RC SCS models get beautiful, Italian-flag-inspired paint, this almost all-back Lusso SCS takes a darker approach. (Jeff Allen/)Remote destinations aren’t out of reach on the sporty, but still relatively comfortable Turismo Veloce. (Jeff Allen/)Buttons for cruise control and speed limiter. We used the former much more frequently than the latter. (Jeff Allen/)The other half of the Turismo Veloce’s switch gear. (Jeff Allen/)A lot of neat details on the Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS, like these hand guards with integrated turn signals. We’re big fans of having hand guards on anything with touring in the description. (Jeff Allen/)Twisty roads are a blast on the Turismo Veloce, even if the stock Bridgestone tires do hold the bike back a bit. (Jeff Allen/)The Turismo Veloce is quite happy to put its sportbike roots on full display. (Jeff Allen/)Have bags, will travel. (Jeff Allen/)An iconic logo hints at what you’re signing up for when you throw a leg over the Turismo Veloce. (Jeff Allen/)Brembo calipers and 320mm discs provide plenty of stopping power for a sporty ride. (Jeff Allen/)More lines. (Jeff Allen/)The Turismo Veloce’s Smart Clutch System requires the addition of a relatively easy-to-set parking brake. (Jeff Allen/)MV Agusta’s semi-active suspension is managed by the company’s Chassis Stability Control system. (Jeff Allen/)Rear spring preload is easily adjustable. (Jeff Allen/)The Turismo Veloce’s passenger seat is uniquely split from the passenger seat, adding a stylish flair and getting the pillion up above the rider. (Jeff Allen/)The luxurious fast tourer. (Jeff Allen/)Rear spring preload adjustment is easily accessible. (Jeff Allen/)The business end of the Turismo Veloce’s single-sided swingarm. (Jeff Allen/)
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The MV Agusta Turismo Veloce (“fast tourer”) was introduced to MV’s sportbike-centric lineup in 2015 as a way to reach customers outside of the sportbike and naked bike world. (Jeff Allen/)
There are sporty bones behind that tall windscreen and 34-liter saddlebags. Notice the thick, but low-mounted seat, a big improvement that came as part of the 2021 model year update. Centerstand is a nice touch for a touring bike too. (Jeff Allen/)
Despite the long suspension and big side bags, the Turismo Veloce looks lean and mean. Just visible are the pockets of space underneath the passenger seat and below the subframe. Space creates an appearance of lightness, and it works here. (Jeff Allen/)
While you can’t see the meat of the MV’s Smart Clutch System (the expander disc), the company has done a great job of bringing attention to the clutch with a glass cover that’s easy on the eyes. (Jeff Allen/)
MV Agusta’s tightly packaged 798cc triple. Notice the shift lever controlled by MV’s EAS 3.0 electronic quick-shift system. Even with the Smart Clutch System, you use the shift lever while riding. (Jeff Allen/)
There’s just something about a single-sided swingarm. How about those slash-cut mufflers too? The only thing in this picture we’re not fans of are the Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 tires, which don’t match the sporty performance of the bike. (Jeff Allen/)
Sachs electronic suspension has three levels of adjustment and can also be tuned to accommodate a combination of rider, rider with luggage, or rider with passenger and luggage. (Jeff Allen/)
The 34-liter side bags fit a full-face helmet and are quite impressive in terms of their storage ability. Fit and finish is a touch less impressive. (Jeff Allen/)
The many lines of a Turismo Veloce. (Jeff Allen/)
The riding position is all-day comfortable, though clearly has some overlap with MV’s sportbike lineup thanks to the use of common hardware. (Jeff Allen/)
MV’s 798cc triple is a gem and lots of fun. Wheelies don’t come natural with the bike’s Smart Clutch System, but the front still picks up with ease when rider aids are turned off. (Jeff Allen/)
Agility and chassis feedback are great as the pace picks up. The only limitation we experienced was with the Turismo Veloce’s sport-touring rubber. Notice the tall fairing, which offers solid wind protection. (Jeff Allen/)
While RC SCS models get beautiful, Italian-flag-inspired paint, this almost all-back Lusso SCS takes a darker approach. (Jeff Allen/)
Remote destinations aren’t out of reach on the sporty, but still relatively comfortable Turismo Veloce. (Jeff Allen/)
Buttons for cruise control and speed limiter. We used the former much more frequently than the latter. (Jeff Allen/)
The other half of the Turismo Veloce’s switch gear. (Jeff Allen/)
A lot of neat details on the Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS, like these hand guards with integrated turn signals. We’re big fans of having hand guards on anything with touring in the description. (Jeff Allen/)
Twisty roads are a blast on the Turismo Veloce, even if the stock Bridgestone tires do hold the bike back a bit. (Jeff Allen/)
The Turismo Veloce is quite happy to put its sportbike roots on full display. (Jeff Allen/)
Have bags, will travel. (Jeff Allen/)
An iconic logo hints at what you’re signing up for when you throw a leg over the Turismo Veloce. (Jeff Allen/)
Brembo calipers and 320mm discs provide plenty of stopping power for a sporty ride. (Jeff Allen/)
More lines. (Jeff Allen/)
The Turismo Veloce’s Smart Clutch System requires the addition of a relatively easy-to-set parking brake. (Jeff Allen/)
MV Agusta’s semi-active suspension is managed by the company’s Chassis Stability Control system. (Jeff Allen/)
Rear spring preload is easily adjustable. (Jeff Allen/)
The Turismo Veloce’s passenger seat is uniquely split from the passenger seat, adding a stylish flair and getting the pillion up above the rider. (Jeff Allen/)
The luxurious fast tourer. (Jeff Allen/)
Rear spring preload adjustment is easily accessible. (Jeff Allen/)
The business end of the Turismo Veloce’s single-sided swingarm. (Jeff Allen/)
