MV Agusta may not have participated in the Eicma show in Milan last week, but they stole the show with this stunning Superveloce Serie Oro.
With a race kit installed, the carbon-clad superbike produces 209.1bhp with the same 998cc inline four as the Brutale 1000RR.
There is a countershaft within this motor that rotates at twice the speed of the primary drive shaft in order to reduce vibrations and promote cornering.
It also comes with the same single-sided swingarm and frame, but with a carbon fibre body inspired by MV's 1972 500 GP bike.
It is expected to be available in dealers around the middle of next year, along with the smaller, three-cylinder Superveloce 800.
MV claims that its carbon fibre bike produces 39.2kg of downforce at 199mph through 40 elements, including winglets.
On a bike capable of such high speeds, carbon fibre disc brake covers pay homage to the drum brakes of old while cooling the calipers.
The design of the brakes also allows air to flow around them towards the coolant and oil radiators, MV Agusta claims. Along the carbon fairings, there are air vents as well.
While the Serie Oro is a superbike, it is designed to be more comfortable and less extreme than traditional circuit stars, featuring electronically adjustable NIX forks for high levels of comfort.
The rear shock is a Hlins TTX, which bolts directly to the swingarm. With 320mm discs at the front, Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers provide outstanding stopping power for a bike of this caliber.
In addition, it features five-spoke forged aluminium rims and four underseat exhausts - just like the company's landmark F4.
Additionally, there is a suite of lean-sensitive electronics, and a 5.5in TFT colour dash that can be controlled via mobile devices.
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