No problem - thanks for your compliment! It's a brand that's been in the doldrums for too long but seems to be coming good again. You'd enjoy it for the pipes alone...
it's a bit hairy sometimes, as the cameras are sometimes less than an inch away from the ground, a chain or a tyre, but honestly, there's nothing as versatile as these Drifts!
Yes, it's an 800cc triple - they came in various states of tune, from 110 to about 140bhp. If you don't tour with tons of gear, this will be plenty for you, especially if you ride solo. You can check out their models here: www.mvagusta.com/en/models
We'd love to, but we've done two 800cc triples from MV in quick succession, so we might wait till that model renews...thanks for the tip though - it's a great looking bike!
As you pointed out it’s not a bike I’ve heard a lot about. I’m actually ok with the looks and don’t find it as over the top as a GS and it keeps those stylish pipes :)
it's so much smaller and more nimble than the GS. They both have distinctive engines, which is cool. The GS would work off-road, and this one really didn't!
I went for a ride on one of these to see if I’d trade up from Triumph - I like the triples. Loved the bike but just didn’t trust the support network. Shame really, it’s a class act that MV
That's probably true of any bike - you want to make sure service and support are readily to hand. If you were in Dubai, Wheels of Arabia do a great job.
As an owner of more than one motorcycle and owner of an RC model of MV Agusta, I´ve to say, never had so bad service than from MV Agusta and that for several months until today, spare parts are not available. So it is good to have another bike to ride...
The problem with MVs is that you can never find a dealer and if you are really thinking of going touring with it you know something will break along the way and whoever you take it to will just through their hands up in the air and say they cant get parts or something so what’s the point of them doing a tourer in the first place?
We've got to admit, you have a good point - the network is apparently being improved and brand seems to be in safer financial hands now, so let's hope they sort it out. It especially matters when you tour, as you say.
One of the most beautiful bikes but what about reliability? I saw a video of an owner who had many problems. I am considering to buy this bike but this video and the costumer support stop me..
that's obviously one of the hardest things for us to assess on a review...the reputation of MV is not great on this, we've heard, but we had no evidence of failures of any type.
One of the most beautiful bikes out there are the MVs. Including this one. The superveloce is another stunner.
Great episode! You guys do a great job showcasing the bikes and also new landscapes.
Thank you, Brittany...there's beauty everywhere! :)
Cool episode, Nadim! And well produced, Searsha! I've yet to been to Dubai but that bike sure made the city look cool as you rode around it!
Thanks, Michael! We had a blast making it and Joe does a fab job editing and finding music for us...
Now that’s a cool bike! I’m glad you made it out of the desert!
haha, Brooke! I get by with a little help from my friends...
Sick video guys! not really been aware of the bikes MV does but this is making me think!
No problem - thanks for your compliment! It's a brand that's been in the doldrums for too long but seems to be coming good again. You'd enjoy it for the pipes alone...
I like that old-fashioned fairing look - it even looks like a racer from another era at the front end
Yeah, it's got something 'old-style' going on!
Nice work with those cameras
Thanks, Patrick. We enjoy getting them into all the nooks and crannies!
Is Wheels of Arabia the one on Sheikh Zayed? They seem to have a workshop and is that a Diavel I see during the interview?
Eagle eyes! yes, it's a workshop and yes, it's a Diavel with its ultra-fat tyre :)
No chance of shifting that out of the sand by yourself I did the same once and the bike just stood up it was dug in so deep!
It was a complete disaster! And for sure, you don't need a stand...
Don’t know how you get those cameras into such tight spaces!
it's a bit hairy sometimes, as the cameras are sometimes less than an inch away from the ground, a chain or a tyre, but honestly, there's nothing as versatile as these Drifts!
Cool video
Thanks, man - take a look at out other episodes if you enjoyed that one!
What about that screen did it give you any protection and how do you adjust it?
It takes some of the pressure off at speed, and it's a 3-position ratchet that you adjust manually
Is it an 800cc triple? And do they make a bigger version - Im looking for something for a good bit of touring and don’t want a GS!
Yes, it's an 800cc triple - they came in various states of tune, from 110 to about 140bhp. If you don't tour with tons of gear, this will be plenty for you, especially if you ride solo. You can check out their models here: www.mvagusta.com/en/models
Their logo is a beaut!
They talk about 'motorcycle art', and the logo is certainly handsome!
What’s the console like when you’re riding? It seems a bit washed out for those conditions!
That's our poor camera-work, I'm afraid - we shot it from the side with the sun on it. In fact, it's easily legible and nicely coloured, too.
Is the quickshift slick? I’ve rode a few where you can never get out of first without the clutch
It really is smooth - one of the easiest we've used!
Can you review the Dragster next?
We'd love to, but we've done two 800cc triples from MV in quick succession, so we might wait till that model renews...thanks for the tip though - it's a great looking bike!
Is there a choice of colors?
There is! take a look here: www.mvagusta.com/en/models
Great music!
Our editor, Joe, makes a huge effort with our music and he'll certainly appreciate the compliment!
As you pointed out it’s not a bike I’ve heard a lot about. I’m actually ok with the looks and don’t find it as over the top as a GS and it keeps those stylish pipes :)
it's so much smaller and more nimble than the GS. They both have distinctive engines, which is cool. The GS would work off-road, and this one really didn't!
I went for a ride on one of these to see if I’d trade up from Triumph - I like the triples. Loved the bike but just didn’t trust the support network. Shame really, it’s a class act that MV
That's probably true of any bike - you want to make sure service and support are readily to hand. If you were in Dubai, Wheels of Arabia do a great job.
As an owner of more than one motorcycle and owner of an RC model of MV Agusta, I´ve to say, never had so bad service than from MV Agusta and that for several months until today, spare parts are not available. So it is good to have another bike to ride...
These pipes are wicked!
They really are - they're not stock, but in our view, the stock-triple exhaust is even prettier!
2015 model?
How much is it?
Give them a shout at Wheels of Arabia, they're very helpful: www.mvagusta.ae/
The problem with MVs is that you can never find a dealer and if you are really thinking of going touring with it you know something will break along the way and whoever you take it to will just through their hands up in the air and say they cant get parts or something so what’s the point of them doing a tourer in the first place?
We've got to admit, you have a good point - the network is apparently being improved and brand seems to be in safer financial hands now, so let's hope they sort it out. It especially matters when you tour, as you say.
I bought some gear there - good shop!
They have good stuff in there, from a variety of brands.
One of the most beautiful bikes but what about reliability? I saw a video of an owner who had many problems.
I am considering to buy this bike but this video and the costumer support stop me..
that's obviously one of the hardest things for us to assess on a review...the reputation of MV is not great on this, we've heard, but we had no evidence of failures of any type.
You used that tyre to the limit! :)
well spotted! ;)
To be fair, it was the people before us who took it to the edge...
Would love to own one but not after Boris on Bikes experience with it. I’ll stick with my Tracer. Not as exotic but it ALWAYS works.
I’m good with the looks at least it’s different
It's certainly distinctive!
It is a weird bike like frankenstine made it!
as we said, it does look like a cross between a racer and an adventure bike...which is sort of what it is!
Can you actually run across those camels on the road? That’s worse than the cows around here!
Yes, and because their weight is high up, you're doomed if you hit one!
That's no Africa Twin. it's made for showrooms just to look at LOL