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Source : https://blog.motorcycle.com/2021/06/...s-in-24-hours/

MV Agusta To Attempt World Record Of Most Countries In 24 Hours
By Press Release June 16, 2021

If successful, it will be 11 countries traversed within a single day.

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On the longest day of the year, the summer solstice of June 21st, MV Agusta, together with journalist Valerio Boni, will attempt to beat the record of the most countries visited in 24 hours on a motorcycle.

Boni will set off on a 2000 km ride across Europe, respecting all the traffic and speed regulations, starting from Malmö in Sweden and ending at the MV Agusta headquarters in Schiranna, Italy, setting the mark of the most countries visited at 11: Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein and of course, Italy. A real endurance test for Boni and his 2021 edition Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS.

Valerio Boni, 62, is an Italian motorcycling journalist. A true motorsport enthusiast, he’d ride anything with wheels and an engine and has a particular predilection for endurance raids. He was among the first Italian riders taking part in African rallies, and rode 125 cc Cagivas to victory in Morocco and Egypt. He also has a passion for long distance, round-the-clock challenges. Last month he set the Guinness World Record for the longest distance on a minibike in 24 hours.

MV Agusta named the enterprise “TVEE”, Turismo Veloce Europe Endurance, inspired by the TEE, Trans Europe Express, the legendary train service that operated in Europe from 1957 to 1991, and which represented, at the time, the fastest and most stylish way to travel across the continent before the advent of high-speed.

But Boni’s quest won’t be stopping at the world record, since he will also attempt to gain SaddleSore 1600K and SaddleSore 2000K certifications from the Iron Butt Association, the “World’s toughest Motorcycle Riders”. The challenges consist in riding respectively 1.600 km and 2.000 km in less than 24 hours.

Valerio Boni commented: “This long, epic ride across Europe will certainly be challenging for both rider and bike, but the 2021 edition of the Turismo Veloce, in its production version, has everything it takes to achieve the objective in the best conditions. Thanks to the Turismo Veloce’s onboard technology we will be able to share the adventure in real time on the official website www.mvagusta.com”

For the Model Year 2021, MV Agusta engineers have been working hard at improving comfort and aerodynamics protection. They also optimised torque and fuel consumption, making the renewed MV Agusta, which also features the new MV Ride App, possibly the most exclusive touring bike of all times. It certainly will be the most reliable, comfortable and stylish for Boni’s 2.000 km ramble across the old continent.

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I did 8 countries in 24 hours in my 19 year old car. I reached Hungary within 24 hours but had to stop for some power sleep in Poland. I could have made it 9 countries by taking a detour into Austria.

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Looks like he did it ...

Source : https://www.rideapart.com/news/51622...veloce-record/

MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Achieves 24-Hour World Record Distance

Jun 24, 2021 at 4:05pm ET

By: Dustin Wheelen

Another day at the office for Valerio Boni.

MV Agusta unveiled its new Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS in April, 2021. The brand revised the platform for long-distance comfort with adjusted ergonomics, a new Smart Clutch System, and DLC-coated engine internals. MV wasn’t satisfied with just telling us that the new Turismo Veloce was a globe-trotting sport-tourer, however. They wanted to show us its grand touring prowess with a 24-hour ride spanning 11 European countries.

The lucky pilot was none other than veteran Italian moto journalist Valerio Boni, a rider known for long-distance feats. Over 40 years ago, Boni captured a world record with a 24-hour Vespa 50 ride. Most recently, the endurance king racked up 751 km (466 miles) in 24-hours aboard a Polini pocket bike. While the Turismo Veloce offered much more comfortable accommodations, the 2,000-km trip wasn’t easy by any means.

Launching from Malmö, Sweden on June, 20, 2021, Boni sailed through Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein before arriving at MV Agusta’s Schiranna headquarters in Italy. The MV crossed the finish line with 2,003 kilometers (1,244 miles) on the trip meter, securing the world record for Boni and the Italian brand.

Despite his triumphant finish, Boni’s endured some challenging conditions and setbacks. Heavy rains plagued the central European stage and a detour in Holland threatened the 2,000-km goal. However, the experienced distance rider persevered, arriving in relative comfort.

“Everything went according to plan, or almost,” remarked Boni. “We reached our objective also thanks to the Turismo Veloce, which proved to be extremely reliable and comfortable, two qualities that certainly were key in this situation. The comfortable saddle, the good protection provided by the windshield, the absence of vibrations and the cruise control function are the most important elements that helped me ride the Turismo Veloce for 2.003 km in 24 hours across 11 countries. It was an unforgettable experience, and a not too tiring one either.”

Sources: Moto.it, VisorDown