Many people believe that the Italian brand MV Agusta only focuses on large displacement motorcycles with high performance. However, in reality, the brand has been producing scooters since the 1950s. So it comes as no surprise that MV Agusta has unveiled a completely new scooter model at this year’s EICMA exhibition.
MV Agusta Ampelio debuts at the EICMA 2022 exhibition
Named Ampelio, the new MV Agusta scooter draws inspiration from past scooter models such as the CGT and Ovunque. MV Agusta hired Russian designer Maksim Ponomarev to recreate the image of the scooter models from the ’70s in a modern style. After reviewing the sketches, Timur Sardarov, CEO of MV Agusta, approved the project.
The development of MV Agusta Ampelio started 2 years ago. To build Ampelio, MV Agusta needed a partner with experience in electric motorcycle production. That’s why MV Agusta teamed up with Taiwan’s Kymco.
At last year’s EICMA exhibition, Kymco introduced an electric motorcycle called S7. This is the same electric motorcycle that shares a frame with MV Agusta Ampelio.
MV Agusta Ampelio uses the frame of the Kymco S7 electric motorcycle from Taiwan
MV Agusta Ampelio features a compact design, with a spacious footrest and enough room for 2 people to sit. Additionally, it features a round headlight, reminiscent of the scooter models from the ’50s.
Vintage-style round headlight of MV Agusta Ampelio
MV Agusta Ampelio also features a wide footrest
The “heart” of the MV Agusta Ampelio 2023 is an electric motor with a power of 4.1 kW (about 5.5 horsepower). This electric motor is combined with 2 Ionex batteries with a capacity of 1.7 kWh and can be removed for battery replacement instead of charging. After replacing the battery, the scooter can travel up to 85 km.
According to MV Agusta, Ampelio weighs only 121 kg with the battery installed and 95 kg without the battery. Additionally, the battery placement does not affect the volume of the storage compartment under the seat. Therefore, the storage compartment of this electric scooter can hold a helmet.
The battery of MV Agusta Ampelio is located under the seat and can be removed for replacement
The designers at MV Agusta state that Ampelio will have 2 riding modes, Normal and Sport. The company is also considering equipping the scooter with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). MV Agusta promises a modern frame with features such as a smart key and accessories like a rear storage box.
MV Agusta Ampelio may be equipped with ABS
When choosing a name for this electric scooter, MV Agusta looked both to the past and the future. The letter “A” in the name comes from MV Agusta’s scooter models from the ’50s. The remaining letters are derived from “ampe,” a unit of electric current.
Currently, the release date and price of MV Agusta Ampelio have not been announced.
