Behind the front fairing is a 5-inch TFT Full HD dash with Bluetooth connectivity , a built-in GPS sensor and the ability to run the MV Ride app with turn by turn navigation . While it may be a lot heavier than many would perhaps like , the MV Agusta 5.5 sounds like it would make a great entry-level / LAMS offering to the brand for MV / Cagiva fans and adventure tourers alike . MV AGUSTA LUCKY EXPLORER 9.5 The 9.5 , however , is the real deal when it comes to what many are looking for in a premium middleweight adventure steed . Based on the MV Agusta-developed inline triple , producing 123hp at 10,000rpm and 102Nm of torque at 7000rpm , the 9.5 is a far more performance-oriented machine . MV says “ the 9.5 truly introduces a gateway to the future in the shape of a premium adventure bike , faithfully based on the new MV Agusta 950 engine , powered by class-leading technology and close to that racing spirit of the original Elefant .” It may have the racing spirit of the original
Elefant , but it also has the heft of one too . At least compared to the other bikes in the class like the Triumph Tiger Rally Pro . Dry weight for the 9.5 is claimed at the same 220kg as the 5.5 – so that is without the engine oil , fork oil , coolant or the 20 litres of fuel needed to head out on adventures . For reference , that ’ s 19kg heavier than the Tiger Rally Pro straight off the bat . While the weight might not be quite what adventurers would hope for , the 9.5 is right in the ballpark when it comes to the chassis and rolling stock . The frame is steel with its electronically adjustable suspension coming from Sachs . The fork is a 50mm unit with 220mm of travel . The rear shock is also from Sachs with 210mm of travel along with rebound , compression damping and spring preload adjustment . Wheels are a 21- and 18-inch wheel combo wrapped in 90 / 90-21 and 150 / 70-18 rubber respectively . Pulling it all to a stop is a pair of 320mm disc with radial four-piston Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers in the front and a 265mm disc and two-piston Brembo caliper at the rear . In the cockpit , everything is controlled via a 7-inch TFT dash with Bluetooth connection to smartphones and Wi-Fi . The electrical switch blocks are new for this model ; inspired by functionality and ergonomics criteria they allow the user to easily navigate amongst the numerous configurations available in the menus . Currently , we have no word from MV Agusta ’ s New Zealand distributor Urban Moto Imports on when we might expect to see MV ’ s first adventure models hit showrooms here , but both are listed as official 2022 MV Agusta models .
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