Here’s The MV Agusta LXP Orioli (AKA Lucky Explorer 9.5)

[advrider]

With the new LXP Orioli adventure bike, the traditions of MV Agusta hold strong despite the winds of change! And I’m not talking about all that “descended from Cagiva” talk. I’m talking about the company’s long heritage of giving motorcycles weirdo names that nobody really understands outside Italy.

In this case, the LXP Orioli is the production version of the Lucky Explorer 9.5—”LXP” = Lucky Explorer, and Oriolo refers to Edi Orioli, who used to successfully race Cagivas in the desert, including wins at Dakar and the Pharaoh Rally.

The oddball name isn’t the only tradition upheld here. MV Agusta also loves to sell bikes in limited quantities and with sky-high price tags. Lo and behold, we also see this pattern upheld. The LXP Orioli will be built in a 500-machine production run, with every bike signed by Edi Orioli himself, and reportedly carrying a price tag around 30,000 euros. You’ll have to clean the change out of all the couch cushions in your city to afford that…

Photo: MV Agusta

The mechanical bits

We’ve seen this bike teased for a couple of years now, so there’s nothing terribly surprising here. The 931 cc three-cylinder motor is related to the 800 engine in the Brutale/Superveloce/etc. models, but reportedly it does not share very many parts in common. It’s supposed to make 122 hp and 75 lb-ft of torque, while the whole machine weighs 224 kg dry. That’s a bit porky by the standards of other high-performance Euro machines, but of course the MV comes with swank styling and fit-and-finish, along with all the latest electro-features such as multi-level traction control and engine power modes, a 7-inch TFT, keyless ignition and so on.

While some buyers might be skeptical that MV Agusta can nail the off-road handling dynamics on its first try at ADV in many years, the company says this is a highly capable machine in the dirt. It comes with a 21-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear, at least, and manual-adjustable Sachs fork and shock with 210 mm of travel and 230 mm ground clearance. The tubeless spoked rims are meant for Bridgestone A41 tires on the road or AX41 tires off-road.

Unlike much of the Euro competition, the LXP Orioli comes with accessories such as luggage, crash bars, foglamps and centerstand included as stock. Photo: MV Agusta

The frame itself is a steel beam setup that uses the engine as a stressed member, with a detachable steel subframe—another feature that off-roaders will be happy to see. The swingarm is a two-sided aluminum unit.

Travel-minded buyers will also be happy to see the bike comes with aluminum panniers in stock configuration, with combined capacity of 71 liters. MV Agusta also throws foglamps, skidplate and crash bars into the deal. A centerstand is also included, for easy chain maintenance on the road. And there’s even a Termignoni accessory exhaust thrown in the box for a bonus. No doubt that will be a “closed circuit use only” item that most buyers will immediately install for street riding.

Another nice feature for many riders: The seat height adjusts from 850 mm to 870 mm, so taller or shorter pilots can dial in their fit.

Availability?

Count on this machine hitting Europe in coming months. Maybe it’ll come to North America, but if so, don’t expect to see many here.

Vezi sursa