MV Agusta Unveils 2018 Models at EICMA, Completes Restructuring Plan

During the EICMA show in Milan, the all new MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR was voted to be among the three most beautiful bikes of the year. The Dragster 800 RR is completely new from the engine to chassis and electronics.

The manufacturer introduced an updated product line at the show, starting with the Brutale 800 RR and the new Brutale 800 in the RC “Reparto Corse” model range along with the existing F3 675 RC, F3 800 RC, Dragster 800 RC and Turismo Veloce RC, which were inspired by the MV Agusta Racing Team competing in both the 2017 World Supersport and World Superbike championships.

Additionally, MV Agusta has launched a new partnership with another iconic Italian brand – Pirelli, through their internal design group. Pirelli Design collaborated with MV Agusta to develop two motorcycle versions in a very limited production.

MV Augusta also announced that it has completed it turn-around objective by receiving the formal approval of its restructuring plan. The company was recently refinanced through new partner ComSar Invest. ComSar Invest is an investment group headed by the Sardarov family, partner with Giovanni Castiglioni as shareholders of the company.

Giovanni Castiglioni, President of MV Agusta has commented: “I am very satisfied with having successfully completed a very complex restructuring and repositioning plan of a brand that I believe to be a true icon of ‘Made in Italy’ in the world. We will continue to work with determination to consolidate all of our goals”.

Timur Sardarov, new MV Agusta vice president, stated: “Our investment in MV Agusta is based on a long term vision with the objectives to both sustain and grow this iconic motorcycle brand. MV Agusta is a very unique company that has allowed us to become a part of an extended family, including the workers, shareholders and our clients whom share our passion for products that are world renowned for quality, design and performance.”

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The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame recently named Marilyn Stemp and Steve Piehl to its board of directors.

Stemp is a pioneering figure in the motorcycle industry, founding IronWorks Magazine with her late husband, Dennis, and becoming the first female editor of a nationally circulated, mainstream motorcycle magazine. She also revived their trade magazine, Iron Trader News; edits the monthly Kiwi Indian News; contributes to several powersports media outlets; and is the founding editor of Sturgis Rider Daily. Stemp is a noted editor and writer of several motorcycle-focused books. Her consistent support for charitable efforts in the industry include the annual Biker Belles Celebration, Las Vegas BikeFest and as campaign chair for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s development plan in 2014. She co-founded the Flying Piston charity events taking place in Daytona and Sturgis each year and is a National Ambassador for All Kids Bike. Stemp was inducted into both the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Sturgis Museum's Hall of Fame in 2018, and in 2022 she was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Powersports by DealerNews.