MV Agusta Rivale 800 Manuale utente
User’s manual
English Version
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Dear Customer,
We wish to thank you for your preference and congratulate you on purchasing your new Rivale 800.
Your choice is a reward for the passionate effort our technicians have put into giving the Rivale 800 func-
tional and aesthetic characteristics that place it above the finest motorcycles currently available on the
market, making it an exclusive and sought-after item.
If, from a purely technical standpoint, the Rivale 800 represents an internationally recognized point of
reference on account of the innumerable innovations it introduces, its sleek, timeless design wonderful-
ly combines a glorious past with the new millennium.
The combination of these elements, which was made possible by love of detail, passion, and the desire
to realize a technically and aesthetically superior motorcycle, allows the Rivale 800 to soar above pass-
ing fashions, giving it the privilege of being considered a unique item.
For further information, please feel free to contact the MV Agusta Customer Care Service.
Have a good time!
MV Agusta
Giovanni Castiglioni
Chairman
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CONTENTS
chap. Subjects covered page
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 5
1.1. Purpose of the manual 5
1.2. Symbols 6
1.3. Contents of the digital support 7
1.4. Identification data 8
2 SAFETY INFORMATION 11
2.1. Allowed use of the vehicle 11
2.2. Maintenance 11
2.3. Accessories and modifications 12
2.4. Vehicle load 12
3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 14
3.1. Location of controls and instruments 14
3.2. Sidestand 15
3.3. Handlebar controls, left side 16
3.4. Handlebar controls, right side 18
3.5. Ignition switch and steering lock 21
3.6. Gear lever 24
3.7. Instruments and warning lights 25
3.7.1. Warning lights 26
3.7.2. Multifunction display 27
3.8. Table of lubricants and fluids 28
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4 OPERATION 29
4.1. Using the motorcycle 29
4.2. Running-in 30
4.3. Starting the engine 32
4.4. Selecting and setting the display functions 35
4.4.1. Selecting the display functions 36
4.4.2. Trip reset 41
4.4.3. “SPEED LIMITER” Mode 43
4.4.4. “TC” Mode 45
4.4.5. Chronometer 46
4.4.6. ABS Mode 55
4.4.7. “QUICK SHIFT” Mode 57
4.4.8. Clock settings 58
4.4.9. How to select the mapping
of the control unit 60
4.4.10. Warning/malfunction alerts 72
4.5. Refuelling 75
4.6. Glove compartment 77
4.7. Parking the motorcycle 78
5 ADJUSTMENTS 80
5.1. List of adjustments 80
CONTENTS
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5.2. Table of adjustments 82
5.3. Adjusting the front brake lever 83
5.4. Adjusting the rearview mirrors 83
5.5. Adjusting the front suspension 84
5.5.1. Spring preload (front suspension) 84
5.5.2. Rebound damper (front suspension) 85
5.5.3. Compression damper (front suspension) 85
5.6. Adjusting the rear suspension 86
5.6.1. Rebound damper (rear suspension) 87
5.6.2. Compression damper (rear suspension) 88
5.7. Headlight adjustment 89
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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1.1. Purpose of the manual
This User’s Manual contains the necessary information for a
correct and safe use of the motorcycle.
The User’s Manual is also supplied in electronic format (.pdf)
on the digital support supplied and it can be printed or viewed
on any PC, equipped either with Windows or Mac operative
system.
We recommend to carefully read the User’s Manual before
using your motorcycle, and to make sure that anyone who
uses the motorcycle had previously made the same.
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Copyright
MV AGUSTA Motor Spa
All rights reserved
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1.2. Symbols
Sections of text that are particularly important in terms of personal safety or possible damage to the
motorcycle are marked with the following symbols:
Danger - Failure to observe these prescriptions, even in part, may pose a serious hazard
to the driver’s and other people’s safety.
Caution - Failure to observe these prescriptions, even in part, may result in damage to the
motorcycle.
The following symbols give an indication of who is supposed to perform the different adjustments and/or
maintenance operations:
Information on operations that can be carried out by the user.
Information on operations that must be carried out only by authorized personnel.
The following symbols are used to provide further information:
The symbol points out the requirement to use a tool or a special equipment in order
to correctly perform the described operation.
§The “ § ” symbol refers the reader to the chapter identified by the number that follows.
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1.3. Contents of the digital support
Inside the digital support supplied you will find, besides the
User’s Manual, the Maintenance Manual, the World Dealer
Guide and the Warranty Booklet.
When delivering the bike, your Dealer has also supplied the
Warranty and Pre-Delivery Certificate.
We recommend to keep it together with the motorcycle docu-
ments and with the service coupons that are given at the
moment of servicing the bike.
IMPORTANT
The copies of the Warranty and Pre-Delivery Certificate must
be filled in by the Dealer. A copy of the certificate must be
given to the Customer, a second copy must be kept by the
Dealer and the third one must be sent to the importer.
The dealer must always fill in the recommended maintenance
service coupons. They must be kept by both, the Customer
and the Dealer.
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1.4. Identification data
1) vehicle identification number
2) engine serial number
3) homologation data
Motorcycle identification
The motorcycle is identified by the vehicle identi-
fication number. When placing orders for spare
parts, in addition to this number, you may be
required to provide the engine serial number, the
colour code and the key identification.
We recommend writing down the main numbers in
the spaces provided below.
FRAME No.:
ENGINE No.:
2) engine serial number
1) vehicle identification number 3) homologation data
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Identification of motorcycle colour combination
The colour code must be mentioned when ordering
body spares. It can be read on the lower right side of the
fuel tank.
In order to get to the colour code label, it is necessary
to remove the saddle, unblocking it with the key, by lift-
ing it from the back and sliding it from the pivot on the
tank.
Motorcycle key identification
A key is supplied in duplicate for both the ignition and all
the locks. Keep the duplicate in a safe place.
When placing orders for spare keys, you may be
required to provide the key identification number. It is
advised to note this number in the following space:
KEY Nr.:
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