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The Bike Museum
Classic Italian Motorcycles
The museum collection is housed in central Nelson New Zealand and is open to viewing by motoring groups or interested individuals. As it does not have permanent reception staff please telephone 021672559 to arrange a conducted tour.
Classic MVs
MV (Meccanica Verghera) was a successful family owned Italian aircraft manufacturer forced to make motorcycles instead after the war. They began with 98cc two strokes but in due course made a full range of models including scooters, 3 and 4-wheeled vans and even a prototype sports car. Although best known for their racing motorcycles, these were really a hobby.
Magni MV Agustas
Produced by Magni using parts left after the factory ceased production of the America. Also bikes manufactured using donor MV Agusta engines and Magni kits either by Magni themselves or by others. In addition to their own frames, Magni produced, wheels (EPM), an 861cc conversion, chain drive, larger dry clutch and iron surfaced alloy brake disks. They are still in business today making beautiful cafe racers using F3 engines.
Hansen MVs
After the Gallarate factory stopped making motorcycles, Hansen GmbH, the German importers, produced a small range of special MVs using modified MV Agusta engines and many Magni components.
Kay Replicas
Starting with a unique 500SS in 1989, MV Agusta enthusiasts Dave Kay and his son Mark have produced superb replicas of classic MV Agusta and Magni motorcycles. Their most recent creations are beautiful replicas of the factory's 350 and 500cc racing triples.
Cagiva MVs
Cagiva purchased the MV Agusta brand and in 1998 and unveiled the stunning Tamburini-designed F4.