Mv Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 Review
"A magnificent machine that demands an owner with deep pockets."
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Used Buyer Review
The Turismo Veloce 800 is one of those bikes that makes absolutely no rational sense on paper, yet completely seduces you in person. That triple-cylinder engine is genuinely special — it pulls cleanly from low revs but absolutely screams between 7,000-10,000rpm in a way no parallel twin adventure bike can touch. The electronics package is surprisingly competent for its era, and the riding position strikes a genuine balance between sporty and long-haul comfortable. Here's what nobody tells you though: budget aggressively for maintenance. The service intervals are short, dealer network is thin as paper, and parts pricing will make your eyes water. Pre-2018 examples had some throttle-by-wire gremlins worth checking thoroughly. Push the seller hard on service history — a neglected example will punish you financially. Inspect the quickshifter and check for any electrical quirks, because Italian electronics from this period can be temperamental. Buy one that's been properly loved by someone obsessive about maintenance. Walk away from anything with patchy history.
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Cons
You hate dealer dependency and surprise repair bills
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