MV AGUSTA SUPERVELOCE 1000 AGO

With the financial collapse of parent firm Pierer Mobility at the turn of the year, MV Agusta finds itself operating as an independent outfit once more, separate from KTM and the other firms in that group. It's issued an update from boss Luca Martin, detailing how it's setting up new logistics, parts supply, and a new dealer network, with the UK an important part of that. The firm also said it's working on new bikes and new engines, which it certainly needs to do.

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In the meantime, the Varese outfit is continuing to do what it does very well - making pieces of fine moto-art which tick all the 'exotic Italian superbike' boxes. This is the latest limited-edition variant: a special Ago version of the Superveloce 1000 retro-superbike to mark the 83rd birthday of GP legend Giacomo Agostini, who made history on MV bikes and has an incredible 15 world titles, plus 10 TT wins. It was released on his birthday, June 16, with just 83 bikes produced, priced at €83,000.