The 2012 MV Agusta F4 RR is even more power-packed, faster and lighter than ever before. Not to mention here, it's an MV Agusta!
One of the most revered and sought-after Italian motorcycle brand, MV Agusta has been at the top of the superbike clan for over a decade since it first introduced the absolutely gorgeous and staggeringly fast F4 750 back in 1998. Eight years later the 1000cc F4 followed up in 2006 and took the litre-class by storm. Since then it has been one of the class leading motorcycle with its stupendous performance, sporty yet elegant styling and of course backed by MV Agusta’s race heritage. The Italian marque has now released the new updated and faster MV Agusta F4 RR with an all-new 1000cc short-stroke powerplant to further raise the bar higher than ever before in the superbike world.
Over the years, the F4 has evolved to a great extent and is considered to be one of the most exotic motorcycles in the world. In its latest iteration for 2012 – the F4 RR’s inline-four cylinder engine churns out 201 horses at stratospheric 13,400rpm making it the most powerful production motorcycle in the market today by overtaking the 2011 Kawasaki ZX10R. To match the increased engine output, there is an equally competent chassis design as well as liberal use of exotic parts and materials to keep the costs low. The RR’s engine has been revamped and retuned for further refinement and to extract more performance without hampering its reliability. The engine boasts of lightweight forged pistons built out of lightweight alloy what MV Agusta calls as ‘aerospace RR alloy’. The bore has been increased as well as there is an all-new cylinder head along with a new 4-2-1-4 exhaust configuration with those four gorgeous end pipes peeping underneath the seat. Imagine them singing in accordance at 13,400rpm! Pure symphony.
This is the first time in the history of MV Agusta mass production engines that all the valves are made out of titanium allowing the engineers to drop weight of the motor but increasing the diameter of the inlet and the exhaust tracts. There is a close ratio gearbox that transfers all the 201 horses from the short-stroke motor and the engine/transmission unit is neatly packaged inside lightweight frame. The suspension duties are managed by Ohlins multi-adjustable 43mm telescopic upside-down forks at the front aided by an Ohlins steering damper while on the rear there is an Ohlins TTX 36mm mono-shock suspension.
The radial-mounted disc brakes and the monobloc calipers on the F4 RR come from Italy’s Brembo while the wheel rims are built out of lightweight forged aluminium which reduces the un-sprung weight as well as drops the inertia for better balance and reaction from the motorcycle. First on the 2012 MV Agusta F4 RR are the new adjustable light weight rear sets for improved ergonomics that will be suitable to riders of varying physiques and body structures. With all new graphics to match the bikes improved aggression and grunt, the F4 RR will be available in two colour options including a pastel red/white combination and a matte pearl white.
Specifications: 2012 MV AGUSTA F4 RR
ENGINE | |
Type | Four cylinder, 4 stroke, 16 valve |
Timing System | “D.O.H.C”, radial valve |
Total Displacement | 998 cm3 (60.9 cu. in.) |
Compression Ratio | 13.4 : 1 |
Starting | Electric |
Bore x Stroke | 79 mm x 50.9 mm (3.1 in. x 2.0 in.) |
Max. horse power - r.p.m. (at the crankshaft) | Full power version: 147,7 kW (200 HP) at 13400 r.p.m. - Lim. 13700 r.p.m. / Restricted power version: 73 kW (100 HP) at 9200 r.p.m. - Lim. 10800 r. p. m. |
Max. torque - r.p.m. | Full power version: 114 Nm (11.4 kgm) at 9200 r.p.m. / Restricted power version: 89 Nm (9.0 kgm) at 5800 r.p.m. |
Cooling System | Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators |
Engine management system | Magneti Marelli IAW 7BM ignition - injection integrated system with Mikuni throttle body; induction discharge electronic ignition; Sequential timed “Multipoint” electronic injection ; Variable height intake ducts with Torque Shift System (TSS) |
Clutch | Wet, multi - disc with mechanical anti-surging device and BREMBO radial master cylinder |
Gear Box | Cassette gearbox; six speed, constant mesh |
Primary Drive | 48/82 |
Gear ratio (Full power version) | |
First gear: Speed* | 14/37 | 134.1 km/h (83.3 mph) at 13700 r. p. m. |
Second gear: Speed* | 16/33 | 171.8 km/h (106.7 mph) at 13700 r. p. m. |
Third gear: Speed* | 18/31 | 205.8 km/h (127.8 mph) at 13700 r. p. m. |
Fourth gear: Speed* | 20/30 | 236.3 km/h (146.7 mph) at 13700 r. p. m. |
Fifth gear: Speed* | 22/29 | 268.9 km/h (167.0 mph) at 13700 r. p. m. |
Sixth gear: Speed* | 21/25 | 297.6 km/h (184.8 mph) at 13700 r. p. m. |
Final velocity ratio | 15x41 |
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT | |
Voltage | 12 V |
Alternator | 350 W at 5000 r. p. m. |
Battery | 12 V - 8.6 Ah |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |
Wheelbase | 1430 mm (56.27 in.) |
Overall Length | 2100 mm (82.63 in.) |
Overall Width | 750 mm (29.51 in.) |
Saddle Height | 830 mm (32.66 in.) |
Min. ground clearance | 115 mm (4.52 in.) |
Trail | 100,4 mm (3.93 in.) |
Dry Weight | 192 Kg (423 lbs.) |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 l (4.49 U.S. gal.) |
PERFORMANCE | |
Maximum speed* | Full power version: 297.6 km/h (184.8 mph) / Restricted power version: 249.0 km/h (154.6 mph) |
FRAME | |
Type | CrMo Steel tubular trellis (TIG welded) |
Rear swing arm pivot plates: material | Aluminium alloy - Adjustable swingarm pivot height |
FRONT SUSPENSION | |
Type | “UPSIDE - DOWN” ÖHLINS telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload external and separate adjustment |
Rod dia. | 43 mm (1.69 in.) |
Travel on leg axis | 120 mm (4.72 in.) |
REAR SUSPENSION | |
Type | ÖHLINS TTX Progressive, single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment |
Single sided swing arm: material | Aluminium alloy |
Wheel Travel | 120 mm (4.72 in.) |
BRAKE | |
Front Brake | Double floating disc with Ø 320 mm (Ø 12.6 in.) diameter, with steel braking band and aluminium flange - BREMBO radial master cylinder |
Front Brake Caliper | Radial-type, single-piece with 4 pistons - Ø 34 mm (Ø 1.34 in.) |
Rear Brake | Single steel disc with Ø 210 mm (Ø 8.27 in.) diameter |
Rear Brake Caliper | With 4 pistons - Ø 25.4 mm (Ø 1.00 in.) |
RIM | |
Front: Material / size | Forged aluminium alloy 3.50 ” x 17 ” |
Rear: Material / size | Forged aluminium alloy 6.00 ” x 17 ” |
TYRES | |
Front | 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W) |
Rear | 190/55 - ZR 17 M/C (75 W) |
FAIRING | |
Material | Thermoplastic |
CONTENTS | |
Steering damper | ÖHLINS - Adjustable damping |
Rider’s footrest | Adjustable height |
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