In the romantic setting of the villa that once belonged to Count Domenico Agusta, the MV Superveloce 98 was presented.
Many will question the meaning of this number, so a brief summary is necessary.
“In the early 1940s in Italy, the war made life very difficult for everyone, starting with daily activities. For example, transportation, in the absence of public transport, was difficult and expensive. That’s why Domenico Agusta, who took over the family business in 1927 after the death of his father Giovanni, thought of motorcycles as a solution to facilitate travel and, at the same time, ensure a future for himself and the employees of Officine Aeronautiche Giovanni Agusta.”
“In 1943, the first MV Agusta engine saw the light of day: a single-cylinder, 98 cc, with a two-speed gearbox. Light and compact, it immediately went into production, but after a few weeks the occupation of the factory, in September 1943, stopped everything. The project had to wait until the immediate post-war period, when the end of hostilities allowed the assembly of the complete motorcycle to resume, the MV 98, which made its debut in an elegant burgundy color.”
The Second World War ended a few months ago, and the choice of burgundy color gives remarkable elegance to a motorcycle ready to challenge the devastated roads of the post-war period.
80 years after the birth of the first engine, the initials “98” return to the fairing of an MV Agusta: it is the Superveloce 98 Limited Edition, produced in only 300 numbered units and immediately recognizable due to the “Rosso Verghera” color.
Directly inspired by the original color, Rosso Verghera is a sophisticated product of the highest quality, applied by hand in several stages, the color consists of a two-component matte base, combined with a glossy layer for a finish that enhances the metallic pigments.
A tribute to a story of success, courage, and entrepreneurship that wouldn’t even have started without the 98 engine project in 1943.
The initials “98 Limited Edition” are placed on the side of the rear and then on the top, characterizing these 300 units built at the Schiranna factory, on the shores of Lake Varese. The historical reference to the engine displacement designed in 1943 and to the limited series is also displayed on the steering plate, thanks to laser technology engraving, and is underlined by the certificate of authenticity, delivered at the time of purchasing the motorcycle.
The specific kit couldn’t be missing, contained in an elegant box, inside which you will find the seat cover, a specific cover for the motorcycle, the certificate of authenticity, and two precious pieces: the Arrow three-exit exhaust, for track use only, and the dedicated competition electronic control unit.
The engine, unchanged, the compact and powerful (147 hp) 798 cc inline-three, equipped with a counter-rotating crankshaft, DLC-coated cams to reduce friction, titanium valves, remains an example of efficiency and performance. Light engine and light rest of the motorcycle, 173 kg, which drops even further to 165 kg with the competition kit.
Completing the frame of technical excellence is all the equipment of the Superveloce 98 Limited Edition: spoked wheels, braking system with Brembo PR 16/19 radial master cylinder and M4.30 Stylema calipers, Continental MK100 ABS. 5.5″ full-color TFT instrumentation, fully customizable and with smartphone interface, anti-theft satellite location system Mobisat.
