MV Agusta Turismo Veloce RC SCS 2020 — Specifications

The MV Agusta Turismo Veloce RC SCS, particularly in its 2019 and 2020 iterations, poses a simple question: can a sporty trail be dressed up with racing machine attire while retaining its touring heart? MV Agusta answers with this limited series, a risky bet in a segment where sobriety and ergonomics often reign supreme.

Its appearance leaves no room for ambiguity. The Reparto Corse treatment, with this fiery red and black accents, is an immediate statement of intent. This is no longer the classic, elegant, and somewhat discreet livery; it’s a track uniform. The specific forged rims, the carbon fiber mudguard, and the numbered plate on the handlebars complete its aura of a prototype. One might just regret the absence of an SC Project exhaust, which would have completed the picture with a more assertive sound. On the saddle, the 850 mm height remains accessible, but this 199 kg dry weight motorcycle, with its 20-liter fuel tank, clearly announces that it is not a simple urban scooter.

The heart of the machine is this famous 798 cm³ three-cylinder engine, an anomaly in a world of trails often inflated to 1200 cm³. With 110 horsepower at 10,150 rpm and 80.4 Nm of torque at 7100 rpm, it does not compete in raw figures with some competitors, but it offers a unique personality. The MVICS 2.0 management, the four maps, the 8-level traction control, and the up & down shifter are there to channel this energy. The real novelty, especially on this SCS version, is the intelligent clutch. The Smart Clutch System allows you to do without the left lever, automatically managing the clutch. This is a technology that simplifies riding, particularly in the city or during deceleration phases, without sacrificing active riding pleasure.

On the chassis, MV Agusta sticks to its solid foundations: a steel tubular trellis frame, semi-active Sachs suspensions (the Skyhook system), and Brembo radial braking at the front with 320 mm discs. The Turismo Veloce RC SCS 2020 is therefore a well-equipped machine, elevating the Lusso version. The center stand, heated grips, cruise control, and integrated Garmin GPS are serious arguments for travel. Luggage, offering 30 liters each and matched to the RC livery, complete this practical picture. But this versatility comes at a price, literally: 24,190 euros. This price places it in a very exclusive orbit, facing machines like the Ducati Multistrada V2 S or certain high-end BMW F 900 XR models.

This MV Agusta Turismo Veloce RC SCS is not for everyone. It is the option of a rider who refuses compromise, who wants a trail capable of transforming, visually and dynamically, into a sportbike on the weekend. It requires a certain budget and an appetite for Italian mechanics, sometimes capricious. But for those seeking a unique machine, both a sophisticated travel tool and a stylish statement, this limited series represents an almost uncompromising proposition. It proves that "tourism" can also be a matter of passion, even at 230 km/h.