evo India – July 2019

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The gorgeous concept

from EICMA 2018 is all

set for a 2020 launch

IZZA, SOPHIA LOREN AND NOW,

the Superveloce 800 Serie Oro.

The Italians sure know how to

steal your heart. Designed as a concept

to pay homage to their racing heritage,

MV confirmed that the bike will hit the

streets next year following the tremendous

response to the concept.

From the classic cutline, yellow-tinted

plexiglass windscreen and headlamps to

the circular taillamp, this MV screams the

’70s. But that’s where the retro theme

ends. The circular headlamp and the

taillight may have retro styling, but they

house LED illumination. It also gets a full

colour TFT from the Tourismo Veloce.

The bike is based on the F3 800,

flaunting the same three-cylinder, 798cc

engine churning 148bhp and 87.9Nm. Even

the riding position is straight from the F3.

Its also gets adjustable footpegs, allowing

riders to tweak their position.

The leather strap for the fuel lid, the

exclusive SC Project asymmetrical three-

one-three exhaust and the minimalist tail,

make it all the more appealing.

Limited to just 300 examples, this

retro-futuristic bike carries a price tag of

`24.6 lakh (UK price, excluding Indian taxes

and duties), which means this beauty will

surely break many hearts.

The Red

Lady

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ONCORSO D’ELEGANZA VILLA

d’Este has become an exhibition for

automobiles that truly stand apart. In

addition to the timeless classics that grace the

event, manufacturers also take to the event to

showcase their concepts. The Hypermotard 950

Concept was one of them, showcased alongside

the MV Agusta Superveloce 800 you also see

on this page, and won the judges over to take

the best design trophy in the concept bikes

category.

Designed by Centro Stile Ducati, the design

and styling division of Ducati, the motorcycle

gets updated kit and a fresh paintjob. Drawing

inspiration from the Desmosedici, the already

maniacal Hypermotard 950 concept dials it

up a notch with a dual-tone paint job, with the

wheels getting a dose of the red paint too. The

Urban Graffiti-inspired paintjob along with the

MotoGP-inspired elements such as the exposed

dry clutch, top-notch Brembo monoblocs and

top drawer Ohlins, adds to the functionality as

well.

Mechanically, the bike stays the same as

the Hypermotard 950 (not the SP) barring the

changes mentioned.

Ducati’s supermoto takes

the ‘wild’ game one step

ahead with the 950 concept

The highly-anticipated Streetfighter V4 is ready to prove

its mettle in the Race to the Clouds

Mad Hatter

Naked Monstrosity

AYS BEFORE THE PIKES PEAK

Hill Climb, Ducati showcased the

Streetfighter V4 prototype.

The bike is a stripped-down version of the

Panigale V4 now with high, wide handlebars.

The engine too is straight from the Panigale

except that it has been retuned to suit the

streetfighter’s road bias. While prototypes are

usually camouflaged, hiding the curves and

details of the bike, this prototypes ‘pixelated’

livery, designed by Centro Stile Ducati highlights

the lines, teasing the final look of the bike.

The wraps will come off the bike at EICMA

2019 and a 2020 launch is anticipated. The

prototype flaunts winglets too! Maybe a

Streetfighter V4 R is on the cards?

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