What about the MV Augusta 800 Turismo Veloce ? Great sports tourer, matching hard bags, 800cc triple, up and down quick shifter, TFT display, 8 levels of TC, ABS and slipper clutch. I just bought a new 2016 left on the showroom floor for $12,800. Fantastic bike...think lighter more energetic multistrada.
I would love that bike, a beauty for sure :thumbup .. just not sure it would fulfill true sport touring ambitions on the more practical side.
You did notice what bikes I have now? :teeth My Ducati Hyperstada is pretty close to the MV. I do love triples. (owned 3 Triumph Tigers)
I've got $6500 into my ducati ... but, IMO the MV is still a bargain at $13K.
Italian Art.
I do love the lightweight and excellent handling of my modified Hyperstrada ... just not sure of it's long term health.
Could be similar issues with MV's? I know early examples had issues ... no idea about current machines?
So far the Versys 1000 gets the nod. Test ride done. Just working out details.
It's not super fast or deluxe, few electronics, more a work horse ... and hopefully a better Vstrom (which I put 90K on!) Perfect Old Man bike?
Thanks for the suggestion!