F Series from MV Agusta

The F3 675 Supersport boasts an advanced chassis and vehicle dynamic controls that are at home on the street or track. The three-cylinder engine utilises a revolutionary counter-rotating crankshaft, a solution that has only previously been seen on MotoGP motorcycles, together with the most compact and lightweight layout ever seen on a Supersport bike. These are only a few of the characteristics that make the new F3 675 the most sophisticated supersport with the best handling of any sport motorcycle.

The MV Agusta F3 675 engine is a compact in-line three-cylinder with the perfect balance between advanced mechanical engineering, extremely advanced materials and electronics technology. Thanks to the MVICS system it is the first middle weight motorcycle with Full Ride By Wire engine controls including four pre-set maps and one personally tunable map including traction control that can be selected between eight different levels.

Utilising a 79mm bore and a super-short stroke of 45.9mm the MV Agusta 3 cylinder engine is extremely over-square and able to rev the highest levels ever achieved by three cylinder sports bike. It is ultra-modern, extremely advanced and capable of 128 cv at 14.500 rpm coupled with 71Nm of torque at 10.600 rpm.

F4 R

The new MV Agusta F4 R 2012 has been designed to offer riders a superbike with extreme performance. The key feature of the F4 R is the new "Corsa Corta" engine capable of extraordinary performance and already employed on the F4 RR, the top of the MV Agusta superbike range.

The engine capacity of 998 cc has been obtained by using a bore of 79 mm and a stroke of only 50.9 mm. In this way, it is possible to achieve an extremely high 13700 rpm rev limit while at the same time lowering the linear velocity of the piston, improving reliability.

In order to reach the stratospheric homologated power of 195.2 hp (against the 201 hp of the super powerful RR version) at 13000 rpm, every component was thoroughly engineered. The cylinder head uses completely new ports and employs larger valves both on the inlet and exhaust. For the first time on a mass production motorcycle, all the valves are made of titanium, allowing the weight of these to be reduced regardless of the increase in diameter (31.8mm inlet and 26mm exhaust, compared with the previous 28.6mm and 24.6mm, respectively). The engine "breathes" in a more efficient way thanks to the use of a new 4-2-1-4 primary section of the exhaust system.

The fuel system employs four throttle bodies with a 49mm diameter and double fuel injectors per cylinder coupled with the unique MV Agusta TSS (Torque Shift System) variable intake runners.

The engine utilises the unique features that have become trademarks to MV Agusta including a removable 6-speed gearbox and a slipper clutch, which assures precise control even during the most violent braking manoeuvres. The electronic management system has continuously evolved and the traction control employs a new algorithm and maintains the two rider selectable engine maps, all of which are now comfortably adjustable by means of the new control situated on the left handlebar.

The F4 R uses the traditional mix of steel tubular trellis with cast aluminium side-plates. The suspension uses Marzocchi upside down forks, with 50mm stanchions, that are adjustable in spring preload as well as the hydraulic extension and compression.

The forged ultra-light front axle carrier is also especially made for the F4 R and uses a rapid release system for the wheel, reminiscent of the first F4. The rear Sachs shock absorber is equipped with a nitrogen reservoir (separated and integrated within the body) and is adjustable in extension, compression and spring preload. The shock linkage allows the ride height to be adjusted depending on the desired setup, utilising rider preferences to further tune the bike to specific riding conditions and tracks.

F4 RR

The RR is designed for special individuals who demand an exhilarating riding experience. It is created from exotic materials, features a sophisticated suspension and the manufacturer says the new1000cc short-stroke engine makes the MV Agusta F4 RR the most advanced and powerful superbike in the world.

The new 4-cylinder short stroke engine with radial valve is completely new, and apart from the arrangement of the cylinders and a few other elements the 4-cylinder RR engine shares little with that of the previous F4.

It has been completely redesigned with a single goal in mind: maximum performance. The bike achieves 201 hp at 13,400 rpm, tuned to guarantee a record level of performance.

The tuning of the engine has been optimised thanks to the use of a completely new 4-2-1-4 exhaust system with large diameter tapered headers. In addition to ensuring the optimized performance of the engine, this new exhaust system has a unique sound that is even more intoxicating.

The intake is controlled by four 49 mm throttle bodies with the unique TSS system of variable length intake tracts.

Chassis

The frame and swingarm are common with those of the F4, but the desire on the part of MV Agusta to offer a four-cylinder superbike has also led to the employment of some unique solutions. To optimize performance and adapt the F4 RR to all race tracks and conditions, the MV Agusta F4 RR allows a virtually infinite combination of adjustments. Multi-adjustable suspension, essential for a racing motorcycle, has been combined with the adjustable steering head angle (with interchangeable eccentrics) and the height of the swing arm pivot and rear axle by means of calibrated inserts.

Suspension

The Öhlins NIX upside-down front fork has 43mm diameter inner tube and a titanium nitride coating to improve the smoothness and precision. This particular fork dimension has been designed to achieve the perfect balance of agility without sacrificing the legendary stability of an MV.

The fork of the MV Agusta F4 RR provides separate adjustments for the hydraulic damping (left leg compression, right leg extension), a solution that enables the accuracy of the hydraulic independence as varying the compression does not have an influence on the rebound. The Öhlins Racing TTX 36 rear shock is externally adjustable in spring preload, compression.

Brakes

The F4, the current reference in high performance braking, has only been exceeded by the new F4 RR. The Brembo monobloc calipers are the state of the art high performance brake calipers for motorcycles, and now, paired with Brembo radial master cylinders, the braking performance is on par with that of the top superbikes.

Buyers of the F4 RR can make their RR even more distinct with original MV special parts that include special exhaust systems and racing engine ECUs.

Undoubtedly the F4 RR is a very special superbike.