MV Agusta Rivale 800 User manual

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
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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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After removing the seat, it is possible to get to the colour
code label. On this label you can read the motorcycle
colour combination, which determines the painting of
the bodywork parts.
We recommend writing down the colour code in the
space provided below:
COLOUR CODE:
Colour code label

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SAFETY INFORMATION 2
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2.1. ALLOWED USE OF THE VEHICLE
Your motorcycle has been strictly designed for
use on road or highway route.
WARNING
Occasionally, it is possible to use your
motorcycle on race track during non-
competitive events.
In this case, however, in consequence of
the higher stresses affecting the bike
during this specific use, we recommend
to have its conditions checked by an
authorized MV Agusta Service Center
before and after using it.
Any other use of the vehicle is prohibit-
ed and explicitly excluded.
You can find further information about the use of
the vehicle in the section no. 4 of this Manual.
2.2. MAINTENANCE
In order to guarantee the maximum efficiency and
reliability of the vehicle, it is necessary to perform
the programmed maintenance operations report-
ed in the Maintenance Manual.
MV Agusta recommends that all maintenance
operations are performed only by skilled person-
nel from an authorized MV Agusta Service
Center.
Anyway, if you decide to have the maintenance
operations performed by non-authorized work-
shops, you must ensure that they have the skills
and the specific tools necessary to perform the
above operations.
WARNING
The MV Agusta Warranty could not be
valid if non-authorized workshops had
performed operations on the bike in a
different way from what is described on
the Technical Circular Letters and on the
related MV Agusta Workshop Manuals.

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2.3. ACCESSORIES AND MODIFICATIONS
WARNING
MV Agusta prohibits to make any modi-
fication to its motorcycles.
This is necessary to preserve the safety
of its Customers.
Anyway, it is possible to customize your motorcy-
cle by consulting the extensive MV Agusta
Accessory Catalogue.
WARNING
The installation of some of the above
accessories could invalidate the bike
homologation, and consequently make
the bike not furtherly usable on public
roads.
If you have doubts, we suggest to refer to your MV
Agusta Dealer in order to choose the accessories
which can better suit your needs.
2.4. VEHICLE LOAD
Your motorcycle is designed for use by the rider
and it can also seat a passenger.
To use the vehicle in complete safety and in
accordance with the Highway Code provisions, it
is compulsory that the following maximum load
conditions are never exceeded:
RIVALE 800
Maximum technically admissible mass:
362 kg
Maximum transportable mass:
170 kg
The maximum technically admissible mass repre-
sents the sum of the following masses:
• mass of the motorcycle in running order;
• mass of the pilot;
• mass of the passenger;
• mass of the luggage and of the accessories.

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WARNING
Since the load can strongly affect han-
dling, braking, performance and safety
characteristics of your motorcycle, you
should always keep in mind the follow-
ing warnings.
• NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTOR-
CYCLE! Driving an overloaded motorcy-
cle can cause damage to the tyres, loss
of control of the vehicle and serious
injury. Verify that the total weight
(including the weight of the motorcycle,
the driver, the passenger, the load and
all the accessories) does not exceed the
maximum load value specified for your
vehicle.

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3.1. Location of controls and instruments
Instruments and warning lights (§3.7.)
Rearview mirror (§5.1.)
Clutch lever (§5.1.)
Left handlebar electrical controls (§3.3.)
Fuel tank cap (§4.5.)
Gear lever (§3.6. and §5.1.)
Sidestand (§3.2.)
Ignition switch and steering lock (§3.5.)
Rearview mirror (§5.1.)
Front brake lever (§5.1.)
Throttle twist grip (§3.4.)
Rear brake lever (§5.1.)
Right handlebar electrical controls (§3.4.)
Left side Right side

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3.2. Sidestand
The sidestand is equipped with a
safety switch that prevents the
motorcycle from moving off while
the stand is down.
If the rider attempts to engage the
gears while the engine is running
and the stand is down, the switch
automatically turns off the engine
by cutting the current supply.
If the motorcycle is parked (side-
stand down) and the gears are
engaged, the switch prevents the
engine from being started, thereby
avoiding the risk of accidentally top-
pling the vehicle.
Sidestand
Dual return
spring
Safety switch

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3.3. Handlebar controls, left side
High beam flasher button
Press the button repeatedly.
Low/high beam button
Button not pressed in : low beam
Button pressed in : high beam
Turn indicator switch
Shifting the lever to the left or right switches on the left or
right turn indicators. The switch then returns to the central
position. Press to turn off the indicators.
Horn button
Press to operate the warning horn.
Clutch lever
Move towards/away from the handgrip to release/engage
the clutch.
SET/OK button
Press to change the dashboard functions (§ 4.4).

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High beam flasher button
It is used to attract the attention of other road users in case of danger. When the high beam is on, the function
is inactive.
SET/OK button
The SET button enables to select the display digits to carry out adjustments, while the OK button enables to
confirm the set digits.
Low/high beam button
Under normal conditions, the low beam is on. The high beam can be switched on by pressing the button when
allowed by the traffic and road conditions.
Horn button
It is used to attract the attention of other road users in case of danger.
Turn indicator switch
It is used to show the rider’s intention to change direction or lane.
WARNING
Failure to switch the turn indicators on or off at the right time may cause an accident in that the
other road users may draw incorrect conclusions about the direction of motion of the vehicle.
Always switch on the indicators before turning or changing lanes. Then be sure to switch off the
indicators after completing the operation.
Clutch lever
It engages/disengages the clutch.
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3.4. Handlebar controls, right side
Engine stop switch
Stops the engine and prevents it from being restarted.
Engine start button
Starts the engine. To be released as soon as the engine starts.
When the engine is running, pressing the button selects the dis-
play functions.
Throttle twist grip
Rotate counterclockwise to increase engine speed.
Front brake lever
Pull to the lever to apply the front brake.

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Engine stop switch
It is used to switch off the engine in an emergency. The ignition circuit is disabled, preventing the engine
from being restarted. To be able to restart the engine, return the switch to its original position.
NOTE: Under normal conditions, do not use this switch to shut off the engine.
Engine start button
It is used to start the engine and, when the engine is running, to select the different functions of the dis-
play installed on the instrument panel.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the electrical equipment, be sure not to hold down the button for longer
than 5 consecutive seconds.
If, after some attempts, the engine does not start, refer to the chapter “TROUBLESHOOT-
ING” later in this manual.
Throttle twist grip
It controls the fuel-air mixture supplied to the engine, which regulates engine speed. To increase engine
speed, rotate the hand grip from its idle position counterclockwise.
WARNING
If your motorcycle has toppled over or has been involved in an accident, have the working
of the throttle control checked by a MV Agusta authorized center before restarting.