Motorcycle enthusiasts will be clamoring for MV Agusta's new concept café racer, the 921 S, from the moment they see it.
With a view to bringing that classic into the 21st century, the 921 S was developed last spring.
In order to demonstrate that modernity, the prototype is powered by a 921cc, inline four producing 115.5bhp and 86lbft of torque.
Although still a concept, MV CEO Timur Sardarov told MCN there are plans to bring it into production by 2024.
There is an aluminum alloy rear swing arm linked to an oversized tubular steel trellis frame that supports the engine.
Air intakes run down each side of the squared-off tank, feeding the throttle and injectors that are unique to this power unit.
A countershaft is fitted to reduce vibration in the motor, along with new camshaft profiles designed to improve throttle response. We believe that this concept will soon become a reality due to the fact that it reaches Euro5 standards.
In addition to upside down, electronically adjustable forks on the front, a single shock absorber with preload and rebound adjustment is used at the rear. A 17-inch aluminium alloy rim with carbon fibre covers is the result.
In the front, Brembo's four-piston calipers squeeze two 320mm discs while a two-piston Brembo bites down on a single 220mm disc in the rear.
Aside from the technology, MV's aesthetic is undeniably beautiful because of the attention to detail.
A circular, 4.5-inch touchscreen display is attached to the 16-liter tank, which allows the clip-on bars - inspired by the world of cycling - to be seen.
There are four rider modes, cruise-control, GPS, launch control, traction control, and launch control - although specifics have not been announced.
It begins with an aluminium front brake cover that carries air to the calipers for cooling.
As the eye moves up the bars, it is taken to a single seat featuring a tail section that can be converted into a passenger seat. At 830mm above the ground, the seat itself sits.
A MV Agusta logo wraps around the tail with LED lights. Just past the pivot point of the rear swingarm, there are four exhaust ports slung low, two per side.
These features give the 921 S a dry weight of 205kg and MV claims it will reach speeds of over 136mph.
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