MV Agusta To Attempt World Record In 24 Hours

MV Agusta will attempt a world record to cover the maximum number of countries in 24 hours. The attempt will take place on the longest day of the year, on June 21, when MV Agusta, together with Italian journalist Valerio Boni, will attempt to beat the record of most countries visited in 24 hours on a motorcycle. The motorcycle selected for the attempt is the recently updated MV Agusta Turismo Veloce, which is available in different variants, including with MV Agusta's Smart Clutch System.

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The MV Agusta Europe Endurance attempt will cover 11 countries in 24 hours

The 798 cc, triple-cylinder engine makes 109 bhp at 10,150 rpm, as well as 80 Nm of peak torque at 7,100 rpm. There's a claimed 12 per cent boost in torque from 3,000 to 6,000 rpm, thanks to new intake valves. New gear ratios have been introduced to make the bike less revvy to reduce fuel consumption. Engine internals have been completely revised for 2021, with friction-reducing materials used throughout to reduce overall vibrations and improve the riding experience. This includes new tappets with a DLC coating, new sintered valve guides, and new main bearings.

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Boni commented, "This long, epic ride across Europe will certainly be challenging for both rider and bike, but the 2021 edition of the Turismo Veloce, in its production version, has everything it takes to achieve the objective in the best conditions. Thanks to the Turismo Veloce's onboard technology we will be able to share the adventure in real time on the MV Agusta official website.

Boni will set off on the 2,000 km pan-European trip respecting all traffic and speed regulations, starting from Malmo in Sweden and ending at the MV Agusta headquarters in Schiranna, Italy. If he's successful, he will set a new world record for most countries visited in 24 hours. He will ride across 11 countries, including Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein and Italy.

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MV Agusta is calling the attempt "TVEE" Turismo Veloce Europe Endurance, inspired by the TEE, the legendary Trans Europe Express train service that operated in Europe from 1957 till 1991. Boni will also attempt to gain SaddleSore 1600K and SaddleSore 2000K certifications from the Iron Butt Association, which boasts of the "world's toughest motorcycle riders." Those challenges consist in riding respectively 1,600 km and 2,000 km in 24 hours.