MV Agusta was synonymous with Grand Prix success during the 1960s and 1970s, before leaving the sport in 1976. The Italian brand has since endured a somewhat up-and-down history, changing ownership on various occasions.
However, the Pierer Mobility group, owners of KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS acquired a 50.1% stake in MV Agusta earlier this year, and as result is being linked with a leap into MotoGP.
MV Agusta builds beautiful motorcycles, of that there is little doubt, and given its superb racing heritage, it would be a very welcome addition to MotoGP should it decide to go racing again. MV Agusta, has been linked with the vacant Suzuki seats after the Japanese brand pulled out of MotoGP at the end of 2022.
But any foray into MotoGP will likely have to wait until 2027 at the earliest, when the new engine regulations – current 1000cc engines will drop to 850cc – and a switch to 100% sustainable fuel and smaller tanks, will come into force.
Speaking about this subject, President and CEO of MV Agusta Hubert Trukenpolz told Motociclismo: “I was expecting this question. I think MV has won 75 world titles between rider and manufacturer and has over 270 victories. Of course, we have to go back to racing. In 2027 there will be a new regulation in MotoGP. There will be new rules for the engine, so it could be the right year to see MV Agusta in the championship again.”
Any return will not be met with full support being lended to KTM however, as MV Agusta and KTM would work together to provide the best V4 for all its brands and bikes.
Trukenpolz added: “We will not develop an engine just for KTM or just for MV Agusta. That would be stupid. Our goal is to have the best engine for MotoGP and this engine will definitely be shared between the two brands.
“The V4 is the best concept for this category, so why should why try a 4-cylinder inline. There is no reason to burn 50 million Euros with the risk of not getting in the top ten. That makes no sense. So I am 100% sure that the engine will be the same for KTM and MV, but the rest of the bike will be different.”
