Triumph Pace Triple 1200 RR Vs. MV Agusta Superveloce 1000

When the time period ‘literbike’ comes into the dialog, the very last thing most individuals think about is a vintage-styled sportbike. From one viewpoint, the modes of yesteryear appear downright regressive within the face of at this time’s bleeding-edge know-how. On the opposite finish of the spectrum, the aggressive strains and performance-driven engineering that dominate fashionable sportbikes virtually thumb their nostril at basic motorbike design.

Many producers try to reconcile these variations with modern-classic roadsters, however solely Triumph and MV Agusta are daring sufficient to enterprise into the uncharted territory of retro literbikes. Hinckley forged the primary stone with its Pace Triple 1200 RR. Scantily clad in a bikini fairing, the triple-powered supernaked-turned-superbike drops the hammer and jaws.

MV Agusta isn’t any rookie within the area, although. The Superveloce 800’s success within the middleweight class solely emboldened the Schiranna manufacturing unit to go larger. It did simply that by unveiling the Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro in November, 2022. Whereas the Pace Triple 1200 RR opts for a skimpy outfit, MV Agusta attracts on its wealthy Grand Prix historical past, dressing the Superveloce 1000 in a full fairing full with winglets impressed by the 1972 MV500.

Although each bikes go straightforward on the eyes, we all know that true magnificence is on the within. To find out which retro literbike is the actual catch, we flip to the spec sheet.

Overview

Contrasting Types

Each Triumph and MV construct their trendy super-retros on current bare bike platforms. Hinckley went with the Pace Triple 1200 RS’s 1,160cc inline triple. The Italians went a special route, nevertheless, using the Brutale 1000 RR’s 998cc inline-four engine. These divergent paths present up on paper too, with the Pace Triple RR whipping up 177 horsepower whereas the Superveloce outpaces its opponent with 208 face-melting ponies.

The MV’s legs could go the space, however the Triumph nonetheless packs a punch within the type of 92 lb-ft of torque. The Superveloce can’t fairly match that off-corner grunt with 86 lb-ft of torque to its title. Heavyweights they might be, however each bikes take their footwork severely as nicely.

For the Serie Oro, that features a Chromoly metal trellis body and a single-sided aluminum swingarm handed down from the Brutale 1000 RR as nicely. MV suspends that borrowed bundle with a fully-adjustable Öhlins Nix EC fork (with TiN coating) and an electronically-adjusted Öhlins EC TTX rear shock.

Triumph doesn’t do part-time on the subject of the RR, although. Öhlins Sensible EC 2.0 semi-active suspension governs each the entrance finish of the twin-spar aluminum body and the single-sided swingarm on the rear. The Pace Triple could squeak out a slender victory with its suspension bundle, however the two solely proceed to go blow-for-blow.

The MV claims a spherical with its 55.71-inch wheelbase and three.82-inch path lending barely extra agility than the Triumph’s 56.65-inch wheelbase and 4.12-inch path. Nonetheless, it’s a draw concerning stopping energy, with each literbikes using Brembo’s top-of-the-line Stylema calipers and 320mm discs on the fore. This slugfest may go all 12 rounds based mostly on brawn alone, however each want large brains to harness all that energy.

Intuitive Options

MV Agusta spares no expense on the subject of the Superveloce 1000’s digital suite. That features hallmarks like cornering ABS, traction management, and wheelie management together with track-ready options akin to launch management, rear-wheel elevate mitigation, and an electronically-assisted Shift Up & Down gearbox. Customers fine-tune the high-tech system by a 5.5-inch coloration show that provides iPhone and Android connectivity by way of the MV Journey app.

To not be outdone, Triumph brings its personal bag of rider aids to the get together. We’re speaking lean-sensitive ABS and traction management, entrance wheel elevate management, cruise management, and a bi-direction quickshifter. Solely barely smaller at 5 inches, the Pace Triple’s TFT panel additionally promotes smartphone pairing with the My Triumph Connectivity System. The RR’s 5 experience modes (Rain, Street, Sport, Observe, and Rider) additionally adapt the faired bare bike to totally different circumstances and environments.

Even with all that flashy tech, the Triumph can’t fairly match the Superveloce’s progressive edge: winglets. Certain, the aerodynamic accouterments don’t actually serve a objective on the street, however they supply the slightest benefit on the monitor. MV reviews that the winglets not solely produce downforce on the entrance finish but in addition optimize cooling effectivity. The Italian agency could have given in to the newest superbike development, however that’s what additionally separates the Superveloce 1000 from the Pace Triple 1200 RR.

Break up Determination

There’s little doubt about it; the neo-retro class has exploded in reputation over the previous few years. Nevertheless, Triumph and MV Agusta have pushed the section to its restrict with the Pace Triple 1200 RR and Superveloce 1000. We may argue that the Serie Oro journeys past these boundaries with its 208-horsepower mill, aerodynamic winglets, and carbon fiber parts. Therein lies the rub, although. With such a performance-based construct, what may the Superveloce presumably value?

MV Agusta has but to disclose the Serie Oro’s availability or MSRP. Nevertheless, now we have a sneaking feeling it’ll simply eclipse the Brutale 1000 RR’s $37,998 price ticket. At such a premium, it’s exhausting to examine many Superveloce 1000 homeowners placing its capabilities to full use. With that in thoughts, the client’s purse strings and heartstrings will in the end decide which retro superbike they select. Magnificence could also be on the within, nevertheless it’s additionally within the eye of the beholder.