The first example of MV Agusta Superveloce Ago, will go to auction for charity. The first bike of the limited edition dedicated to the 15-time world champion Giacomo Agostini will be put on sale on June 24th by the Bonhams auction house during the Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale, near Chichester in southern England. The proceeds will go to the UNICEF fund for the Ukraine emergency.
In addition to the Superveloce Ago, whoever wins the lot will have the opportunity to experience a real “MV Agusta Experience” which will consist of a visit to Bergamo for a dinner meeting with Ago himself, as well as a visit to his private museum and a photoshoot. professional with the legend of motorcycling. The estimated value of the entire package is between € 80,000 and € 120,000. The MV Agusta Superveloce Ago Limited Edition is the exclusive version of the house’s “neo-classic” model, entirely assembled by hand, which celebrates the unforgettable successes of the great Ago. The one to be auctioned at Bonhams is the number one in a series of 311 pieces, one for each of Ago’s victories in his 17-year career. The first 15 of the series are dedicated to his 15 world titles – a record still unmatched – with the number one dedicated to his first victory, in 1966. Each bike is personally signed by the Bergamo champion, and mounts on the tank a celebratory plate in carbon fiber with graphics to remember the year of the world title to which it is dedicated.
In terms of performance, the Superveloce Ago certainly lives up to its name, with a top speed of 240km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100kmh in just 3 seconds. The engine is the evolution of the legendary 800cc MV Agusta 3-cylinder. The electronically assisted transmission allows lightning-fast and precise changes. Other valuable elements are represented by the top-of-the-range Öhlins suspension and by a series of electronic features including Traction ControlWheelie Control and Launch Control. Inspired by the world of racing, the Superveloce Ago features a carbon fiber fairing whose neo-classic lines evoke the circuits of the 70s, a sensation reinforced by the livery, designed specifically for this model, which takes up the Agostini colors in a modern key. with the refined gray base elegantly contrasting the “Rosso Fuoco Ago” and the “Giallo Ago”. The legendary number 1 is clearly visible on the fairing. The raised fairing gives further charm to the bike, bringing it even closer to the legendary original three-cylinder used in racing by Agostini. To embellish this unique Superveloce, the exclusive “Ago Racing Kit”, which includes the asymmetrical Arrow exhaust with three terminals capable of guaranteeing significant increases in power and torque, in addition to the dedicated control unit. The equipment is completed by an exclusive motorcycle cover and a certificate of authenticity.
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