I've been trying to come up with some catchy, quippy, lovely words about the 2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Ago for the last hour, but I've found myself just staring at its small changes, intricacies, and everything about it that makes it perhaps the prettiest special edition motorcycle in all of MV's history.
And, at present, I can't think of anything besides, "LOOK AT IT!"
So, before we attempt to formulate words to describe exactly what this staggeringly beautiful motorcycle is, I'm going to do something I haven't done before. I'm going to insert a gallery for the motorcycle right here, right off the bat, as I need you all to understand just how bite-the-back-of-your-hand beautiful this motorcycle truly is.
Then, and only then, can we talk about its engineering.
Gallery: 2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Ago
Have you stopped drooling? No? OK, I'll meet you here in a second.
Back? Ready to talk about what goes into this machine and why it exists? OK, good, let's dive into it. The reason as to its existence is in its name: Ago. That, for those who've been following MV Agusta's storied history, can only refer to one man, Giacomo Agostini, the legendary motorcycle racer.
According to MV Agusta, "With 15 world titles, 123 world championship race wins, 18 Italian Championship titles, and 10 Tourist Trophy wins, Agostini’s legend transcends the numbers he collected throughout his career, much like the MV Agusta motorcycles, which are more than the mere sum of their technical specifications. Giacomo Agostini was a global media phenomenon in an era when media were still rudimentary compared to today. He was a fashion icon, a role model, considered one of the world’s most charming men, idolized by fans, respected by his rivals, and admired by his successors."
As such, for MV Agusta's 80th anniversary, along with paying tribute to Agostina and his contributions to the company, it developed the Superveloce 1000 Ago as a highly limited-edition, very pricey, motorcycle celebration.
Let's first talk about that price. To snag one of the 83 Superveloce 1000 Agos to be built, you'll have to fork over an eye-watering $80,098 for one, making it one of the most expensive motorcycles on sale today. And with that price tag, you'll find yourself owning not only a beautiful motorcycle, not only a piece of history, but also something signed by the man himself. Likewise, each comes with a gold commemorative plate affixed to the motorcycle's triple clamps and a certificate of authenticity. Moreover, "the ignition key is encased in two shells made of aluminium milled from billet and anodized in a striking red colour. One of the shells features a brass coin made from an original trophy won by Giacomo Agostini during his career."
That's pretty damn neat.
Adding one extra layer to the neatness of the Superveloce 1000 Ago is that MV Agusta teamed up with Dainese and AGV on two special edition items that customers can request from the manufacturers. According to the brand, "The 83 customers who purchase this unique motorcycle will have the opportunity to request that Dainese craft a dedicated made to measure Dainese Custom Works Demone GP 3X suit and to receive an exclusive edition of the AGV Pista GP RR racing helmet." Better yet, it won't cost you a dime extra—I should hope not—as all they have to do is confirm their interest in those items.
As for the hardware behind the Superveloce 1000 Ago, that remains mostly the same as the Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro. Carbon fiber drapes the entirety of the chassis of the motorcycle, which houses the brand's 208 horsepower inline four-cylinder engine. Forged titanium is everywhere within the engine's case, allowing it to rev to a mind-melting 14,000 rpm. Electronic safety systems, cornering ABS, wheelie control, and other systems help you get around a track faster than your opponents and friends. And there's even a system to halt any potential endos—stoppies, by other names—you do while braking hard.
The latter of which will have to fight against the hard-stopping prowess of Brembo's Stylemas.
That said, I'm sure not many owners will ever take their Superveloce 1000 Agos out on the street to test their skills behind the bars given the exclusive and limited-edition nature of the motorcycle. And that's a shame, as this is a motorcycle built for decimating roads. Although, if you've got $80,000 to drop on an exclusive bike, you probably have the money to buy a regular MV Agusta to hustle around your local track or roads. It does, however, come with MV Agusta's 5-year warranty for those ambitious enough to cull the bike's chicken strips.
As for me, I don't have the money for such a purchase, so I'll go back to drooling across my keyboard and fantasizing being financially savvy enough to afford such a pretty thing.
