There’s been a tenfold increase in the popularity of adventure bikes in recent years. We get it, too, considering the impeccable versatility on offer here. As a result, all of your favorite bikemakers have jumped headfirst into the segment. This has given us some surprisingly capable machines, like the Harley-Davidson Pan America.
A more recent example of the same comes Italian exotic brand MV Agusta, which jumped into the ADV segment last year. What started off with the uber-special LXP Orioli has now birthed a mass-production version that brings you Italian suave for a Japanese-type price.
The MV Agusta Enduro Veloce Is The Surprisingly Capable ADV Bike That Costs Less Than You Think
Price: $16,998
When you think of MV Agusta, your mind wanders straight to superbikes like the F4 or exoticas like the Rush 1000. We don’t blame you, either, since that’s been the highlight of MV since its inception. Today, though, the Italian giant has altered its approach a bit, making things more accessible for the masses. As part of this, we have MV Agusta’s flagship adventure bike–Enduro Veloce–for sale at a shockingly low price of $16,998.
This is for the 2026 model, and if you pick last year’s model, you can save $1,000 more. Even at the current price, the ADV undercuts its prime rivals from Japan and Britain fairly easily. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally costs $17,595, while the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports has a base price of $17,599. Even the rather dated V-Strom 1050DE costs in the ballpark of the MV Agusta. Comparing Suzuki and Honda prices with MV would’ve been a joke a few years ago, yet here we are.
Another Italian ADV that surprises with its price is the Moto Guzzi Stelvio. The base price is $16,390, while the radar-equipped PPF Rider Assistance variant sells for $17,390. The latter undercuts the Tiger 900 Rally and Africa Twin Adventure Sports, while offering a full suite of radar-guided safety aids. That is mighty impressive, considering you’ll need to spend well over $30,000 to get another ADV with such a safety package.
Finally, the CFMoto Ibex 800 E is a budget-friendly ADV that shocks with its price. If you discount its brand, the package you get here is comparable to much more pricier adventure-touring bikes. Heck, even some $20,000 ADVs can’t promise the same set of features. Some of the highlights include a touchscreen TFT, radar with blind spot detection, and LED fog lamps from the factory. Oh, and the performance is impressive, too, thanks to the KTM-sourced twin-cylinder engine. Yet, CFMoto has somehow managed to price the Ibex at just $10,299.
A New Triple-Cylinder Engine Powers The Enduro Veloce
In a sea of twin-cylinder middleweight ADVs, MV Agusta goes one step up. The Enduro Veloce has a brand-new triple-cylinder engine with 931cc and a screaming 13.4:1 compression ratio. You get new cam profiles, a counter-rotating crankshaft, and DLC coating on the DOHC setup. The mill weighs just 125 pounds, meanwhile.
The Enduro Veloce Is Quite Powerful
All that enables an output of 124 horsepower and 74 pound-feet. That puts it ahead of all its rivals like the Triumph Tiger 900, Honda Africa Twin, and Suzuki V-Strom 1050. These numbers promise a top speed of over 136 miles per hour and a 0 to 62mph sprint of just 3.72 seconds. MV also claims a healthy chunk of the torque comes in from just 3,000 RPM.
High-Quality Underpinnings Help The Enduro Veloce Become A True Adventurer
Like its triple-cylinder engine, the Enduro Veloce also takes the rare road, being a true off-road-capable adventure bike rather than an ADV-tourer. So a 21-inch front and an 18-inch rear wheel come standard, both of which have a spoke setup from the specialists at Excel. Top-drawer Brembo Stylema front brakes sit at the front for braking duties.
Long-Travel Suspension From Sachs Sweetens The Pot
As for suspension, MV has tied up with Italian specialist Sachs. Its beefy 48 mm USD forks are present up top, while a monoshock sits at the rear. Each end has rebound, compression, and preload adjustments along with 8.27 inches of travel. That also ensures 9 inches of ground clearance, although the price to pay is the high seat height (33.6 inches).
The Enduro Veloce Has An Army Of Rider Aids From The Factory
For all the longest time, MV has been at the forefront of motorcycle technology. So it’s no surprise that its first ADV is properly loaded with tech. All the usual inclusions–traction control, ride modes, wheelie control–come standard, along with extras like launch control, cruise control, engine brake control, and rear lift mitigation. Switchable ABS rounds things off. Yes, launch control doesn’t really belong here, but hey, we’re not complaining.
You Enjoy It All Via A 7-inch TFT
How do you access these bits? Via a class-leading 7-inch TFT instrument cluster. For good measure, MV has given this display smartphone Bluetooth connectivity via the MV Ride application. That enables features like turn-by-turn navigation, smartphone pairing, anti-theft system, and geolocation.
MV Agusta Enduro Veloce Key Features
- Ride modes (Urban, Touring, Off-Road, and Custom All-Terrain)
- Eight modes of traction control
- Two modes of engine brake control
- Launch control
- Wheelie control
- Cornering ABS
- Cruise control
- LED lights
- USB port
- Smartphone connectivity
- 7-inch TFT with display and brightness modes