The High-End Motorcycle That’s Suddenly A Bargain
Imagine a high-end sports touring motorcycle with a powerful engine that makes over 100 horsepower, features semi-active electronic suspension, and high-end electronics. Top that with a stunning design that you’d usually only find coming out of Italy. You’d think such a sports tourer would break your bank, especially if we tell you it’s a limited-edition model.
However, the used market has a motorcycle that will surprise you. Yes, it was just as expensive as you’d expect a brand-new bike to be, but within a few years, the bike has lost over 60 percent of its value. So, if you’ve been thinking of getting yourself a high-end motorcycle without the high-end price, here’s your answer from Italy. (Though we’d still keep high-end maintenance costs in mind!)
A Premium Motorcycling Experience Doesn’t Have To Leave You Broke
When you have around $10,000 to spend on a motorcycle, you have enough options to confuse even the most decisive motorcyclists. However, these options are typically limited to just middleweight motorcycles across various segments. Some excellent examples include the Kawasaki Ninja 650, Indian Scout Sixty, Honda Rebel 1100, Triumph Tiger Sport 660, and Yamaha MT-09. One thing you’ll notice here is that, as good as these bikes are, they are hardly premium.
To get a premium riding experience, that $10,000 is not enough. To even get into the actual premium territory, you’ll have to multiply that budget by 2, and that price will only go up even more for high-performance, exclusive models. Think Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST, Ducati Panigale V4 S, or Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. For some motorcyclists, this premium riding experience is worth it. You’re paying for build quality, distinction, and exclusivity.
What if you want to experience that exclusivity and craftsmanship without spending so much money? You’re in luck because high-end motorcycles tend to depreciate like a brick, especially if they are of the niche variety. And there’s hardly a better option than this limited-edition Italian sports tourer that sold for nearly $30,000 when new and now can be had for under $10,000.
The MV Agusta Turismo Veloce RC SCS Is A Sports Tourer Unlike Any Other
The bike in question is the MV Agusta Turismo Veloce RC SCS. The base Turismo Veloce premiered at the 2013 EICMA show and made its way to dealerships in 2016, marking a major departure for MV Agusta. It was marketed as “The Tourer With A Racing Spirit,” a trait evident in its name. Think of the Turismo Veloce as a supersport motorcycle built into touring bodywork, as the bike derives its inline-triple engine from MV Agusta’s F3 800.
Reviewers still praise the bike for its performance and agile acceleration, combined with passably comfortable ergonomics and practical features. Compared to other sports tourers, the Turismo Veloce stands as a lightweight, exotic rival, especially in its top-tier RC SCS avatar. This avatar features the Smart Clutch System (SCS), standard side cases, GPS, cruise control, heated grips, and Reparto Corse racing graphics. And it’s a limited edition, with only 250 units reportedly built.
In true MV Agusta fashion, the bike is a sight to behold. Originally designed by Ezio Mascheroni, the Turismo Veloce is a sleek, slim sports tourer that makes its intentions known from a distance. It even wears the face of the F3 800 sports bike, a derivative of the legendary F4 sports bike. Despite being over a decade old, the Turismo Veloce still looks modern and premium, and is bound to age gracefully over the years. And the RC livery only makes it look even more premium and exclusive.
The Turismo Veloce Has Depreciated Like A Brick
When MV Agusta named the bike Turismo Veloce, the latter part of the name perhaps cursed its value, as the bike is among the fastest depreciating models we’ve ever come across. When new, MV Agusta sold the Turismo Veloce RC SCS for a whopping $25,998 in 2019 and $27,045 in 2020. That was nearly $10k higher than the base Turismo Veloce Rosso, which started at $17,698 in 2020. Sitting between the two models was the Lusso SCS, which carried the same kit as the RC SCS, save for the livery. In 2026, only the Lusso SCS is still on sale in the US, priced at $20,598, which is still very expensive for what is essentially a middleweight sports tourer.
Used MV Agusta Turismo Veloce RC SCS’ Value In 2026
So, how cheap is the Turismo Veloce RC SCS today? A whole lot. In fact, you can have it for the price of a Kawasaki Versys 650 if you’re lucky. Neither J.D. Power nor Kelley Blue Book offer the average estimated value of the bike, but classifieds and auctioneers give us an idea of the bike’s current value. On CycleTrader, the RC SCS is listed for $9,499 to $9,999. Meanwhile, Iconic Motorbikes Auctions sold a 2020 model for $9,000.
If you’re on the lookout for the RC SCS, expect the pricing to be all over the place. MV Agusta’s reputation means the bikes lose their value fast, while the bike’s limited production run might give owners a false sense of collector’s exclusivity. In any case, expect to pay around $10,000 for a good-condition Turismo Veloce RC SCS, and prepare to bargain. If you don’t mind giving up the exclusive number count and the RC livery, finding one of the lower variants will be easier.
Finding The Lusso Version Will Be Easier
On CycleTrader, you’ll find the Lusso models going for $8,000 to $12,000, depending on the year and condition, while the Lusso SCS goes for $9,999 to $15,990. We even found some shocking examples on the auction sites. For example, Iconic Motorbikes Auctions had a Lusso SCS with just seven miles (practically brand new) sold for just $9,999, while Bring A Trailer had a 2017 RC with just five miles (that’s showroom mileage) for $11,550.
The Things That Make The MV Agusta Turismo Veloce RC SCS Special
The Turismo Veloce RC SCS isn’t special just for wearing the MV Agusta badge, having a timeless design, or an exclusive livery. There’s much more to this sports tourer the deeper you look. Yes, there will be concerns about the bike’s reliability and MV Agusta’s limited service network, but the Turismo Veloce RC SCS is still among the best premium sports tourers you can grab for cheap on the used market.
A Supersport-Derived Inline-Triple Powerplant
At the heart of this sports tourer is the F3 800-derived inline-triple engine, which still displaces 798cc but is retuned with updated pistons, crankshaft, and cams for better torque. On the Turismo Veloce, this engine produces 110 horsepower at 10,000 RPM and 59 pound-feet of torque at 8,000 RPM, giving the bike a top speed of 143 miles per hour.
Don’t let the power figures fool you, though. Thanks to the bike’s welterweight of 423.2 pounds, it benefits from an excellent power-to-weight ratio. Another thing that makes this powerplant unique and high-end is its counter-rotating crankshaft. This type of crankshaft is designed to counteract the centripetal forces of the wheel, allowing the bike to turn faster.
A Smart Clutch System Built In Collaboration With Rekluse
The SCS in the bike’s name stands for the Smart Clutch System, which was introduced by MV Agusta back in 2018. It is an electronic clutch management system, much like Honda’s E-Clutch, and is based on the Rekluse clutch, allowing you to engage gear at tickover without using the clutch lever. MV Agusta has also added electronic control to optimize clutch engagement. This, combined with traction and anti-wheelie controls, gives the bike a 0 to 60 miles per hour time of 3.1 seconds. And it’s just 36 grams heavier than a conventional clutch.
Lightweight Trellis Frame Sitting On Semi-Active Suspension
The bike runs an ALS steel tubular trellis frame, which is said to offer this bike sharp handling that you’d expect from an MV Agusta. It sits on a high-end semi-active Sachs suspension with Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System (MVSCS) 2.0. The system adapts the suspension on the fly while offering full adjustability to suit your mood. This was only available on the Lusso and RC models. Braking duties are handled by four-piston Brembo monobloc calipers gripping dual 320mm discs up front and a single disc at the back.
All The Storage And Features For Touring
The bike’s design is quintessentially sports touring, with a tall front fairing with upright ergonomics. Adding to its touring factor are a pair of panniers that hold 13.6 gallons combined. Unlike other panniers you find on most of its rivals, the bags here are specifically designed to be narrower than the handlebar. That’s made possible by a very strong and light subframe assembly that allows the bags to clip to it narrowly.
The RC SCS also comes standard with ABS, cruise control, four riding modes, and heated grips. Post 2021 models also featured a bidirectional quickshifter, an IMU-enabled lean-sensitive ABS and traction control, a 5.5-inch TFT display, and GPS. These are not the features you’d usually find on middleweight sports tourers and crossovers around the $10,000 mark. And none of them will offer the prestige of owning a limited-edition Italian exotica that this Turismo Veloce offers.
Source: MV Agusta, Bring a Trailer, Iconic Motorbikes Auctions, CycleTrader
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