› Power: 137 Kw (186 HP)
› Dry Weight: 192 kg
› Wheelbase: 1430 mm
› Seat Height: 860 mm
› Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres
Introduction
Improving upon excellence: The new MV Agusta F4 was designed and
developed with a single goal in mind: to be the best. The new F4 meets
this objective by mating high performance and class leading handling
together with styling which sets the new standard in the world of
supersport motorcycles.
Moving Art.
Can
perfection be improved upon? This question has been answered by the new
MV Agusta F4, a motorcycle that from the day of its introduction has
been judged as the most beautiful motorcycle in the world. The F4
defines beauty. The new F4 is not an evolution of the previous
motorcycle, but it is a new project that has been studied down to the
last nut and bolt, from the first to the last curve of the bodywork. No
mass produced street motorcycle can boast as many accolades as the MV
Agusta F4, which is the absolute reference for performance, speed and
raw beauty.
The F4 is the synthesis of
Italian craftsmanship, no compromise design principles and the
application of the most technologically advanced materials in a single
motorcycle. The F4 is a pure two-wheeled work of art. Every single
component has been studied down to the finest detail and has been
redesigned and/or relocated with the aim of gaining an ultra-solid,
light weight and perfectly balanced motorcycle.
The ergonomics are completely new, meticulously calculated with a
single objective in mind: to help the rider utilize the increased
performance when riding at the limit. With its advanced technology and
extraordinary performance, the F4 defines the new standard for
supersport motorcycles.
Design
When form becomes beauty. The design of the F4 is a revolution of form
and function. It is now lower, sleeker and even more aggressive than
the original, but with the unmistakable look of an MV Agusta. No in
line 4-cylinder motorcycle in the world can boast such a reduced
frontal area which is comparable with the frontal area of a
twin-cylinder motorcycle. The extended surfaces of the fairings (which
have always characterised the F4) have tapered air outlets that improve
the evacuation of warm air, the aerodynamic efficiency and still let
you get a glimpse of the red vale cover of the radial-valve 4-cylinder
engine.
Even the mirrors contribute to the aerodynamic efficiency with a new
shape and two small aerodynamic appendices that eliminate turbulence
and help to protect the rider's shoulders. The tail section is even
more sleek, the windscreen is more penetrating and sharper, the size of
the seat has been reduced, the tank is shorter, the handlebars are
wider and have been raised for an incredible drive control and comfort.
The front optical group is similar in shape to the unforgettable one of
the first F4, but it is even more compact and effective, an innovative
first in sports motorcycles.
In fact, for the first time on a motorcycle a poli-elliptical
monoelement light with xenon bulb serves a double function of main
headlight and running lights taking advantage of the compactness and
the reduced weight of the optical group itself. The parking light uses
Led technology, as well as the rear tail light and the indicators. The
advantages of this technology are by now well known: higher visibility,
less weight.
Engine
The new 4-cylinder engine, with it's 16 radial valves, retains only the
values of bore and stroke with its predecessor: 76x55 mm. But, it takes
advantage of all the experience developed in prior racing activities
together the most advanced technology in order to maintain its status
as the point of reference for the supersport class. It represents an
evolution of the previous engine, but the advancements are so profound
that it is considered a completely new engine.
The profound development that it was subject to ensures exceptional
performance as well as a perfect marriage of throttle control and rear
wheel traction. The crankshaft has been redesigned and the inertia has
been increased by 50% compared to the previous engine. Also, the
connecting rods have been completely redesigned. They are now lighter,
and at the same time, stronger than the previous connecting rods.
The intake tracts have been shortened substantially to obtain the best
cylinder filling efficiency and the maximum performance at all rpm's.
To "fill in" the torque curve and to improve the fuel supply the new 49
mm Mikuni throttle bodies have been employed in conjunction with the
TSS variable intake system. For the first time on a mass produced
motorcycle, MV has integrated the new Marelli 7BM ECU to perfectly
control all of the electronic systems of the F4.
This new ECU controls the 8 fuel injectors in the engine management
system, the variable length intake tracts as well as the exhaust
control valve, the gear selection switch and the new MK II Traction
Control algorithms along with the double EFI Sport and Rain maps. Every
single component of the engine has been analyzed, re-engineered and
lightened. The already excellent performance of the 4-cylinder MV has
been improved again from this new engine which supplies the maximum
power of 137 Kw (186,3 hp) at 12900 rpm.
Exhaust System
The characteristic "organ pipe" exhaust system has always been a
distinctive element of the F4 and it will be such also in the new
version, which however optimizes the concept utilizing one scheme
4-in-1 tuned with the racing characteristics of the new engine.
The 4 "outlets" under the tail section have been redesigned and are
removable offering the possibility of being personalised with MV
aftermarket accessories.
Chassis
The chassis is one of the foundations which has made the original MV
Agusta F4 unique and unmistakable. An extremely rational and light
structure which is characterised by the union of a steel lattice
structure coupled with aluminium side plates. The new chassis is
narrower, shorter and lighter. The area of the steering stem has been
completely revised and the side plates have been moved forward, this
has allowed an optimal weight distribution (52% front, 48% rear).
Every component has been made compact and has been optimised to be
adapted to the new layout of the motorcycle. The redesign of the rear
swing arm assembly has drastically reduced the weight by 1,2 kg (2.65
lbs) while maintaining the same level of torsional rigidity. The front
fork of the new F4 weighs an incredibly low 5 kg (11.02 lbs) which sets
a new standard of low weight in the superbike class.
Brakes
The Brembo front system with radial monobloc callipers is without a
doubt the best system on the market. On the F4 it is joined to a Nissin
pump with integrated reservoir and produced to specific MV standards.
Attention to Detail
Excellence in every component What characterizes and distinguishes the
MV Agusta F4 from the rest of the supersport motorcycles is the
relentless attention paid to every single element and detail. The
dashboard of the F4 is not simply a display where data can be read, but
it is the digital interface between the rider and the motorcycle.
The dashboard uses CAN line technology to reduce the wiring harness to
a minimum, also contributing to the reduced overall mass of the
motorcycle. With the application of this technology MV Agusta has once
again introduced a new standard to which other manufacturers will have
to adapt. The dashboard, completely digital, uses digital matrix
technology which offers perfect integration and instant response from
the digital data display. The dashboard is very light, it offers a
tremendous amount of data including vehicle speed, engine rpm, gear
map, Traction Control level and lap timer for use during track events.
The maniacal persuit of weight reduction has led to the redesign of the
superstructure. The result is a reduction of 3 Kg (6.61 lbs) of the
fairing and 300 gr (4.8 oz) from the plexiglas windscreen. The
motorcycle has been improved in every single detail with a single goal
in mind: to be the best.