Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specification
Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specification
2023 MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 9.5: A DREAM. MEASURED IN CC.
Introducing the 2023 MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 9.5…
Dedicated feature stories and covers from the world’s specialist press saw the 9.5, the forefather of the Lucky Explorer Project, play a starring role at the 2021 edition of EICMA. A year on, and this bike has gone from concept status to a model that will come off the assembly lines in Schiranna and land in dealerships at the end of next spring, ready to measure up against maxi-enduro segment frontrunners. It does so by remaining aesthetically and structurally faithful to the characteristics of the much-admired prototype, designed to represent the ideal evolution of the Elefant, which twice dominated the exhausting Paris-Dakar in its original layout, in 1990 and 1994.
THE LEGEND RETURNS
The entrance into the adventure segment marks a generational change for MV Agusta that, with the 9.5, enters a segment that is new, but only at first sight. While current production revolves around high-performance road bikes that are works of art, the adventurous approach is an integral part of company DNA. Let’s not forget that today’s bikes are produced in Schiranna, just like the production Elefants and race bikes of yesteryear, real desert GP machines that would ‘navigate’ the dunes at over 200 km/h. Some of the people who worked in the historic factory thirty or more years ago are still there, testament to a glorious past.
ENGINE
931 cc in-line three-cylinder liquid cooled four-stroke engine with double overhead camshafts and 13.4:1 compression ratio. Low inertia counter-rotating crankshaft to improve driving dynamics. Cassette style 6 speed removable transmission. 57 kg total engine mass.
LATEST GENERATION ELECTRONICS
7” TFT HD dashboard offering minimum resolution 1280×768 and high viewing angle with optical bonding including anti-glare and anti-reflection treatment.
High efficiency full led lighting system with CAN Bus control. Advanced electronic throttle control with counter-rotation for cruise control deactivation. Full CAN Bus sealed handlebar controls with back lighting.
ELECTRONIC COMFORT
ELDOR NEMO EM2.2 engine management ECU with high performance 32-bit microprocessor with power architecture technology. ELDOR 4.0 MCU motorcycle control unit to manage all vehicle electronic components and sensors. FULL RIDE BY WIRE with torque based engine control strategies including advanced algorithms for enhanced power and torque delivery.
TOTAL RIDING PLEASURE
On and off-road ready suspension settings. Lightweight tubeless tires with low inertia for optimum handling and reliability. Brembo Stylema front calipers. Optimised brake pads for progressive modulation both on and off-road. Brembo radial front master cylinder. Brembo twin piston 34mm diameter.Rear caliper with 267mm floating disk.
Born from a clean sheet design, one that harnesses the latest development technologies, where rider and passenger are centre stage. The five contact points (footpegs, handlebar and seat adjustable to two positions) served as the starting point, allowing for a natural position that is efficient from a dynamic standpoint. A design that, in reality, goes beyond the classic five points of a road model, as it was also important to consider the stand-up riding typical of off-roading situations, which requires contact points for the knees and ankles but also freedom of movement, with no obstacles when standing up and moving forward and back on the bike.
The comfort and aerodynamic protection of the 9.5 have been studied as if working on the development of a GT for long-range trips, combining computer simulations and wind tunnel flow with road tests in all climatic conditions. The result is a protected zone for users of all heights, even at speeds in excess of those permitted on the motorway, with the added support of a height-adjustable windscreen. The aim was to prevent any jolting of the helmet at high speeds, a target that is also extended to the person sitting comfortably on the rear portion of the saddle.
The 9.5 stands out for its typical off-road stance, emphasised with its spoked wheels, 21” and 18” in diameter, as well as its 1580 mm wheelbase. Having made these decisions, the biggest challenge was to achieve handling combined with the necessary stability to travel safety at full load on the motorway. The dual personality of the three-cylinder is highlighted by the possibility to mount either road or knobby tyres, in that both are homologated and cited on the vehicle registration certificate
With the 9.5, the three-cylinder engine was not obtained by simply revising the bore and stroke of the renowned 800 but was specifically developed for this model, combining versatility and power with a weight of just 57 kg. Most of its components are new, starting with the crankcase and the lubrication and cooling systems. The packaging is almost identical to that of the 800 engine currently in production, while the crankshaft, starter and gearbox differ, as does the throttle control, now with counter rotation. The latter is an element common to all 2023 model year MV Agusta bikes, introduced to offer a response that is less ‘virtual’ when closing, which gives a more comfortable perception. The exhaust system is complete with valve integrated into the silencer so as to favour either torque or power depending on the conditions of use.
The four stroke in-line three-cylinder is liquid cooled and equipped with a double overhead camshaft and counter-rotating crankshaft to improve the riding dynamics and reduce inertia effects. The extractable gearbox is specific to this model. Maximum power and torque values come in at 124 hp at 10,000 rpm and 102 Nm at 7000 rpm, with specific power equal to 132.25 hp/litre and a hydraulic wet clutch. The electronics package exploits the base of an advanced inertial platform, with functions specifically conceived for the all-purpose use of the 9.5. Urban, touring and off-road mappings are combined with Continental Cornering ABS with various functions. The ABS can be totally deactivated during off-road use or disabled only at the rear wheel.
The closed double cradle steel frame is designed to offer the best compromise between the comfort required for road-going touring and the stiffness needed to ensure maximum off-road performance. The structure includes forged and extruded elements, with a swingarm in light chill-cast aluminium alloy so as to obtain the very best resistance/weight ratio. The Sachs suspension is externally fully adjustable. All materials and their finishes are state of the art.
The TFT dashboard is developed according to automotive standards in terms of its readability and completeness and boasts an advanced level of connectivity. The display comprises a 7” colour TFT display with Bluetooth connection and Wi-Fi in order to update and communicate with the MV Ride app, the various functions including route planning, data acquisition and anti-theft with geolocation.
Equipment on the 9.5 also includes a full LED light system, while all on-board services are managed with a CAN-bus standard to reduce the amount of wires to a minimum for greater reliability and simpler maintenance.
2023 MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 9.5 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- 3 Cylinders
- 124HP Engine max power @ 10.000 R.P.M
- 240KM/H Max speed
- 931CC Engine displacement
- 220KG Dry weight
- 13.4:1 Compression ratio
The Lucky Explorer concept goes far beyond the proposal of new models. It is a symbolic container of emotions, memories and all that Schiranna production offered riders in the 80s and 90s, ready to guide enthusiasts into the future by combining the real world with the opportunities afforded by the virtual world of social media. The project envisages two brand-new bikes, the 9.5 and the 5.5, with the latter, a baby adventure inspired by the heritage of the Elefant, set to be launched in February 2023. Although a mid-sized bike, it looks bigger. Designed for those who love to travel, it is more than able to win over the European rider who seeks adventure.
CONCEPT OF LUCKY EXPLORER
Suddenly, they made our dreams come true. It was the 1980s and with Paris-Dakar, we realised that driving doesn’t end when the asphalt does. Two wheels opened up the doors to infinity. We discovered that we can travel thousands of kilometres through nothing, push the limits of ourselves and our bike, find our way by looking at a road book held together with an elastic or repair an engine with our bare hands in the middle of the night.
All of this has become a part of us. And today we’re bringing it back to life. Two models to revive the spirit of adventure that marked an age. And reclaim our freedom, on everyday roads.
LUCKY EXPLORER INSIGHTS
Today you can ride this promise. You can choose a bike that is made to go very far. Or a bike that is closer, friendly. Both have a past that has grown your wanderlust. And a present that screams at you to face the next horizon. In common, a logo, bringing back memories of great feats. From undisputed queens of Eicma 2021, capable of filling pages of newspapers around the world, the 5.5. and 9.5 models are now ready for an exciting new adventure to be told. Wear your helmet…. it’s time to take back your freedom.
2023 MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 9.5 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
FRAME
- DOUBLE CRADLE CrMo STEEL FRAME WITH REMOVABLE REAR SUB FRAME.
- THIS OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL LONGITUDINAL AND TORSIONAL STIFFNESS WHILE AT THE SAME TIME ENSURING MAXIMUM
- RELIABILITY IN EXTREME OFF-ROAD CONDITIONS.
- REAR SUBFRAME CONSISTING OF A HIGH-STRENGTH ALS STEEL TRELLIS STRUCTURE DESIGNED FOR A PERFECT MATCH OF
- STRENGTH AND STIFFNESS FOR BOTH ON ROAD TOURING OR OFF ROAD EXPLORING.
- SWING ARM IS MANUFACTURED AS A SINGLE DIE CAST UNIT IN HEAT TREATED ALLUMINIUM ALLOY, THE VARIABBLE CROSS
- SECTION HAS BEEN ENGINEERED FOR AN IDEAL STIFFNESS TO WEIGHT RATIO.
GEOMETRY AND ERGONOMICS
- THE GEOMETRY HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND DEVOLOPED TO OFFER THE IDEAL EQUILIBRIUM BETWEEN AGILITY AND STABILITY FOR BOTH ON AND OFF ROAD ADVENTURES.
- THE LOW SEAT HEIGHT OF 850 mm
- COUPLED WITH 230 mm OF GROUND
- CLEARENCE AIDS IN COMPLETE
- FOOT CONTACT WHEN STOPPED AND
- CLEARENCE WHEN OVERCOMING OFFROAD OBSTACLES.
- THE DESIGN OF THE ERGONOMIC TRIANGLE HAS BEEN STUDIED TO OFFER MAXIMUM COMFORT TO THE DRIVER AND
PASSANGER WHILE AT THE SAME TIME ENSURING FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT DURING OFF-ROAD RIDING.
AERODYNAMICS
- THE AERODINAMIC STUDY OF THE WIND SHIELD AND FAIRING HAS BEEN FOCUSED ON MAXIMUM WIND PROTECTION WITH REDUCED NOISE AND TURBULENCE.
- THIS RESULTS IN SUPERIOR WIND PROTECTION FOR THE RIDERS’ HELMET, SHOULDERS AND LEGS.
- HEAT DEFLECTORS ARE DESIGNED TO CHANNEL THE HOT AIR FLOW FROM THE ENGINE AWAY FROM THE RIDER.
COMPONENTS
- 21’ FRONT WHEEL
- ON AND OFF-ROAD READY SUPENSION TRAVEL AND SETTINGS.
- TUBELESS TIRES
- LIGHT WEIGHT WITH LOW INERTIA FOR OPTIMUM HANDLING AND RELIABILITY
BRAKES - BREMBO STYLEMA FRONT CALIPERS
- OPTIMISED BRAKE PADS FOR PROGRESSIVE MODULATION BOTH ON AND OFF-ROAD.
- BREMBO RADIAL FRONT MASTER CYLINDER
- BREMBO TWIN PISTON 34MM DIAMETER REAR CALIPER WITH 267MM FLOATING DISK
EXHAUST - INNOVATIVE DESIGN WITH INTEGRATED, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED, EXHAUST VALVE DEVELOPED TO ACHIEVE A SMOOTH TORQUE CURVE AND LINEAR POWER DELIVERY FOR ON AND OFF ROAD RIDING.
- DUAL CATALYST FOR REDUCED EXHAUST EMISSIONS
ENGINE
- 931 CC IN-LINE THREE-CYLINDER LIQUID COOLED FOUR-STROKE ENGINE WITH DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMSHAFTS AND 13.4:1 COMPRESSION RATIO.
- LOW INERTIA COUNTER-ROTATING CRANKSHAFT TO IMPROVE DRIVING DYNAMICS.
- CASSETTE STYLE 6 SPEED REMOVABLE TRANSMISSION.
- 57 KG TOTAL ENGINE MASS.
ENGINE DETAILS
- CYLINDER HEAD WITH HIGH THERMAL EFFICIENCY WATER CIRCUIT AND SINTERED VALVE SEATS AND GUIDES WITH HIGH HEAT TRANSFER COEFFICIENT PISTONS WITH BRIDGE-BOX DESIGN FORGED FROM HIGH-STRENGTH ALUMINUM ALLOY.
- COUNTER-ROTATING CRANKSHAFT TO FACILITATE RAPID CHANGE OF BIKE DIRECTION AND LOAD ON THE FRONT TYRE DURING ACCELERATION.
- MULTI-BORE TYPE CRANKCASE AND CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS WITH REDUCED FRICTION COEFFICIENT.
- EASY ACCESS REMOVABLE GEARBOX
- ROBUST STARTER SYSTEM WITH HIGH-POWER STARTER MOTOR
- HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED CLUTCH WITH 10 FRICTION PLATES
- DOHC TIMING WITH DLC COATED CAM FOLLOWERS FOR REDUCED ENGINE FRICTION
- HIGH PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND SILENCER WITH INTERATED ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED EXHAUST VALVE
- PREMIUM PERFORMANCE ; 123HP @10000RPM / 102 NM@7000RPM
- EURO 5 HOMOLOGATION
ELECTRONICS
- ADVANCED ELECTRONIC THROTTLE
- CONTROL OPTIMUM FEELING WITH
- COUNTER-ROTATION FOR CRUISE CONTROL DISACTIVATION
- FULL CANBUS SEALED HANDLEBAR
- CONTROLS WITH BACK LIT COMMANDS.
- ELDOR NEMO EM2.2 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE 32-BIT MICROPROCESSOR WITH POWER ARCHITECTURE TECHNOLOGY
- ELDOR 4.0 MCU
- MOTORCYCLE CONTROL UNIT TO MANAGE ALL VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND SENSORS
- FULL RIDE BY WIRE WITH TORQUE BASED ENGINE CONTROL STRATEGIES INCLUDING ADVANCED ALGORITHMS FOR ENHANCED POWER AND TORQUE DELIVERY HIGH EFFICIENCY FULL LED HEAD LAMP WITH CANBUS CONTROL
- FULL LED TAIL LAMP
- 7” TFT HD DASHBOARD
- 1280X768 MINIMUM RESOLUTION, BRIGHTNESS: 1000 CD/M2
- HIGH VIEWING ANGLE WITH OPTICAL BONDING INCLUDING
- ANTI-GLARE PLUS ANTI-REFLECTION TREATMENT
2023 MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 9.5 – Totalmotorcycle.com Specifications/Technical Details
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| ENGINE | |
| Type | 3 cylinder, 4 stroke, 12 valve |
| Timing system | “D.O.H.C” with mechanical chain tensioner and DLC tappets. |
| Total displacement | 931cm3 |
| Compression ratio | 13,4:1 |
| Starting | Electric |
| Bore per stroke | 81 mm x 60,2 mm |
| Max. power – rpm
(at the crankshaft) |
91 kW (124 CV)
a 10.000 giri/min |
| Max. torque | 102 Nm (10,4 kgm)
at 7.000 rpm |
| Cooling system | Liquid and oil with separated radiators. |
| Engine management system
Integrated ignition – injection system MVICS 2.1 (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) with three injectors. Engine control unit Eldor Nemo EM 2.1 Throttle body bore 47 mm diameters full ride by wire Mikuni Pencil-coil with ion-sensing technology, control of detonation and misfire. Torque control with four maps. 8 level traction control. |
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| Clutch and gearbox | Wet multidisc hydraulic clutch |
| Gearbox | Cassette style; six speed, constant mesh |
| PERFORMANCE | max speed 240 Km/h |
| MAx Speed | 240 Km/h |
| Environmental Standard | EURO 5 / CO2 : 130 g/km |
| Consumption | 5,6 l/100 km |
| DIMENSION AND WEIGHT | |
| Wheelbase | 1.580 mm (62.2 in.) |
| Overall length | 2.270 mm (89.37 in.) |
| Overall width | 980 mm (38.58 in.) |
| Seat height | 850/870 mm (33.46 / 34.25 in.) |
| Min. ground clearance | 230 mm (9.05 in.) |
| Trail | 118 mm (4.64 in.) |
| Dry weight | 220 kg (485 lbs.) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 20l (5.28 U.S. gal.) |
| FRONT SUSPENSION | |
| Type | Sachs “UPSIDE DOWN” telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound – compression damping and spring preload external and separate adjustment. |
| Fork ø | 48 mm (1.89 in.) |
| Fork travel | 220 mm (8.66 in.) |
| REAR SUSPENSION | |
| Type | Progressive link, Sachs monoshock with rebound, compression and spring preload adjustable hydraulics. |
| Material | Aluminium die cast twin sided swing arm |
| Wheel travel | 210 mm (8.27 in.) |
| BRAKES | |
| Front | Double floating disc. Ø 320 mm (Ø 12.6 in.), with steel braking disc and flange
Front brake radial-type monobloc Brembo Stylema caliper, with 4 pistons Ø 30 mm (Ø 1.18 in.) |
| Rear | Single steel disc with Ø 265 mm (Ø 10.43 in.) dia Brembo caliper with 2 pistons – Ø 265 mm (Ø 10.4 in.) |
| ABS System | Continental MK100 with RLM (Rear Wheel Lift-up Mitigation) and cornering function. |
| FRAME | |
| Main frame: double beam frame structure, composed by high-tensile steel pipes and forged components. Bolt on double cradle.
Rear frame: trellis structure, composed by high-tensile steel pipes and forged components. |
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| WHEELS | |
| Front | Spoked, Tubeless, with aluminium hub and rim 2,15” x 21” |
| Rear | Spoked, Tubeless, with aluminium hub and rim 4” x 18” |
| TYRES | |
| Front | 90/90 – 21 |
| Rear | 150/70 – R 18 |
| CONTENTS | |
| Exclusive contents TFT 7” Full HD Dashboard – Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity – Cruise control – Launch control – 8 level Traction Control- GPS sensor – Immobilizer – Full led headlight with DRL and bending function – Full led tail light – Fog light – MV Ride app with turn by turn navigation system, engine and vehicle setup. | |
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