Your project is to repaint your MV Agusta motorcycle using a manufacturer's colour, in other words, one of the colour codes of Italian motorcycles — in this case, the MV Agusta colour codes. You can order your paint from the product page below. MV AGUSTA paint is available in aerosols or cans (fr...
Your project is to repaint your MV Agusta motorcycle using a manufacturer's colour, in other words, one of the colour codes of Italian motorcycles — in this case, the MV Agusta colour codes. You can order your paint from the product page below. MV AGUSTA paint is available in aerosols or cans (from 0.25 to 2 litres). This means you can apply it even if you don't have a spray gun.
Carrying out a small touch-up or even a full repaint of your MV AGUSTA motorcycle is possible while achieving results close to those of professional body shops.
The first step involves disassembling the parts: this includes any components such as mudguards, windshields, or the tank, for example. Then you must prepare a suitable workspace.
To correctly apply the MV AGUSTA colour code, you need a well-ventilated, clean, dust-free area. Fine dust can be fixed to the ground by lightly wetting the floor. It is best to choose a windless day with temperatures ideally between 15°C and 25°C. Below this, the paint may not dry properly; above, the paint and clearcoat may dry too quickly.
The various consumables and accessories you will need include:
- a conical paint filter
- sanding sheets ranging from 320 to 800 grit
- a tack cloth for removing dust from the bodywork
- cleaning thinner to clean your tools after the job
The products you’ll need in addition to the paint are primer and Topcoat (bodywork clearcoat).
There are two types of primers:
First, filling primers, which are used to correct and level the surface.
Second, adhesion primers, used only for rough and difficult surfaces such as bare metal, bare plastic, or chrome.
For this manufacturer, it is often necessary to use a specific shade under the paint. Generally, this means a grey primer. We offer primers in cans and aerosols, with a full range of reference greys for bodywork, as well as a white and a black. You can contact us before placing your order to confirm the correct primer shade recommended for your paint.
You can also reach out to us to verify the availability and accuracy of your MV AGUSTA colour code. Mistakes in references happen often with MV AGUSTA paints, and some colours are simply unavailable — either because they are old and no longer reproducible due to lack of a sample, or because they are too new and have not yet been analysed by our laboratory.
We supply MV AGUSTA manufacturer colours in a solvent-based version. These are professional bodywork paints commonly used for motorcycles and cars. They are also referred to as "two-coat" paints, as they are applied in two stages: first the paint, then the Topcoat. The paint is ready to use and single-component (1K basecoat), and its durability is ensured by the Topcoat, which must be two-component (2K paint).
The bodywork clearcoats used on motorcycles — especially on MV AGUSTA models — are solvent-based polyurethane acrylic clearcoats. Acrylic Topcoats offer excellent UV resistance, do not yellow, and provide high resistance to abrasion and hydrocarbons.
The Italian motorcycle brand MV AGUSTA was founded by Mr Agusta in 1945, before the end of the Second World War. Originally, it was a subsidiary of his aircraft manufacturing company based in Milan.
Mr Agusta was one of the pioneers of aviation. Originally from Sicily, he moved to northern Italy and built one of the world’s first aircraft.
His passion led to a thriving business during the First World War. The potential of early aircraft was evident, and the industry promised a bright future.
The transition from aircraft manufacturing to motorcycle production — despite a booming aviation business and a full order book — occurred because Italy was banned from manufacturing aircraft after the Second World War. The Agusta family therefore turned to the emerging motorcycle sector. From 1946 onwards, drawing on their expertise in engines and metalwork, they began manufacturing motorcycles with a 98cc engine and a gearbox.
With the founder having already passed away, it was his family who took over, maintaining a deep passion for engines and mechanics. One of the company’s main priorities was racing. All innovation efforts were directed towards success in speed competitions. Italy had the most competitive motorcycle industry in the world, which forced each brand to constantly develop new technical solutions. This is why many of the best racing motorcycles and most sports motorbike manufacturers come from Italy.
Over its history, MV AGUSTA has produced a large number of motorcycles, many of which were painted red. In the 1990s, MV AGUSTA motorcycles were true racing machines, with top speeds approaching 300 km/h and engines producing nearly 125 horsepower. The latest sports bikes are well represented by the MV Agusta Superveloce, which benefits from modern innovations while preserving the stylistic spirit of the brand’s earliest motorcycles.
If you do not yet know the paint reference for your MV AGUSTA motorcycle, you can contact your nearest dealer. You can also try reaching out to the brand’s customer service via their website. However, these two methods usually give poor results.
It is often very difficult to obtain motorcycle colour codes — especially for vintage or classic models.
Fortunately, many enthusiasts share their knowledge on online discussion forums. You can search various American, Italian, or French forums using search engines. This is your best chance of finding your MV AGUSTA colour code.
On our side, we can help with validation or verification of a colour reference. However, it is not possible for us to determine your colour code from a photo, or just from the chassis number or model and year.
Throughout its history, MV AGUSTA has released a wide range of models, with red being the dominant paint colour. Like Ferrari and Aprilia, many Italian brands have adopted red as their iconic colour.
There are many different shades of red in the MV AGUSTA colour chart.
Our professional colour system includes around a hundred references for the MV AGUSTA brand. Here are some examples :
Derbi motorcycle colour code
Cagiva motorcycle colour code
Piaggio motorcycle colour code
Aprilia motorcycle colour code
Bimota motorcycle colour code
Ducati motorcycle colour code
Gilera motorcycle colour code
Guzzi motorcycle colour code
Lambretta motorcycle colour code
Malaguti motorcycle colour code
Morini motorcycle colour code
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