MV Agusta F4 1000 R – Fast Like No Other

MV Agusta F4 1000 R is a sportsbike designed and engineered that offers exactly what is required for a machine like R 312 built for track use. Over the past 7 years, the production of MV Agusta has undergone style revolution and technical progress has been made for further strengthening its image. In the public, their bike company has altered from being tale of Italian motorcycle legends to become a synonymous with technological exclusivity, beauty and sophistication. The 35 Motorcycle of the Year rewards they have received since 1999 say it all. The specialist judges have also taken into consideration the progress in terms of performance, which is in the DNA of all its bikes.

The same applies to MV Agusta’s frame department, while maintaining standard concept of single rear swinging arm and tubular frame has constantly worked closely alongside companies such as Brembo, Marzocchi and Sachs for creating the highest possible specification components. The result of this technical evolution is the MV Agusta F4 1000 R. Ridden by pulsating heart with horsepower and torque, which original F4 could only have dreamed of, the all new F4 1000 R is combination of all technologies and experience designed from F4 project. Adorned in new livery with excellent color schemes and graphics, it is will surely appeal to those who appreciate elite bikes. The entire suspension, brake and engine package has undergone radical performance focused evolution leading to introduction of forged Brembo wheels, new Marzocchi forks and radial braking system.

Design

The design efforts put into MV Agusta F4 1000 R took three basic elements into consideration such as quality, sporting spirit and character. Its exclusive character shines through Bodoni black livery, which is drawled by dual red graphic tapering from front mudguard and tail providing soft curve, which suggests agility as well as speed. The all new F4 1000 R will be offered with upgraded version of conventional Corse racing insignia; on the other hand, the quality perception is decorated by combination of finish applied to technologically developed mechanism and vividness of paintwork, which improves overall look. Features, which differentiate F4 1000 R, include silver eco-leather hammer finish saddle, black eco-leather hammer finish saddle, R logo on back of air box and F4 1000 R logo on tail and mirror housings.

Components

The MV Agusta F4 1000 R is a development of F4 1000 S but gets more specialized technological components such as aluminium 320 mm Brembo discs, P4/34 Brembo radial brake calipers, Marzocchi forks, radial caliper struts, forged aluminium Brembo Y-spoke wheels, new raised Perspex screen, new incorporated Magneti Marelli 5SM ignition-injection system, Battery charger and Rear mudguard.

Engine

Powering the all new MV Agusta F4 1000 R is a four-cylinder 16 valve four-stroke double overhead camshaft 998cc engine with maximum output of 183 horsepower and 115 newton meters of torque. The engine is paired with constant mesh, six-speed transmission with Weber Marelli 5SM ignition – injection system, sequential timed electronic injection and induction discharge electronic ignition for superior performance and enhanced power delivery in all conditions. The engineers of MV Agusta focused on designing new combustion chamber, which differs from original arrangements like longitudinal intake valve angle now 10.15-degree as opposed to 9.5-degree, distance between valves augmented by 2mm, new distribution layout with less crossover between exhaust and intake, new bimetallic valves, new forged pistons with rehabilitated graphite coated skirts, new Mahle block with bores moved 1.5mm towards engine’s rear, new aluminium clutch bell housing, new intake duct geometry and new larger dual plate clutch.

The MV Agusta F4 1000 R’s electronic engine management system gets series of significant innovations beginning with new Magneti Marelli 5SM system, which replaces original 1.6M. This system controls exclusively acknowledged Engine Brake System, which is fitted into the powertrains of the company to control torque under deceleration. It also pretty clear that this system enables more demanding bikers for optimizing and adjusting engine braking at different speeds to suit individual riding types.

Frame

The MV Agusta F4 1000 R’s follows similar pattern like F4 1000 S model and is constructed from steel chrome molybdenum tubing, offering considerable benefits in terms of torsional rigidity, compactness and mechanical access. This tubular structure combines swingarm pivot plates where both saddle support bracket and rear swingarm are linked.

Suspension

The suspension of MV Agusta F4 1000 R is designed and engineered to soak all the lumps and bumps on the road, further providing a relaxed and comfortable ride. These suspensions are most luxurious items constructed by Bolognese facility and come with multi adjustable unit equipped with carbon nitride delighted uprights built for enhanced slide characteristics. The rear forks get Sachs Racing shock absorber and conventional layout with highly developed hydraulic control of preload spring and dual compression calibration. Front suspension gets new front fork with radial brake calipers, redesigned hydraulic system, countersprings and carbonizing treatment on fork rods, while rear suspension adds counterspring, new rear shock absorber and retuned hydraulic system.

Conclusion

Driven by dynamic force of all new four-cylinder engine, the MV Agusta F4 1000 R contains result of 7 years of ceaseless technical development poured forth into most beautiful form ever reproduced on a bike.