tech
SPEC
Evolution
The "World's Most Beautiful Motorcycle" gets a host of aesthetic and mechanical upgrades to help it retain its title.
Rivals
Aprilia RSV4 Factory, BMW S1000RR, Ducati 1198S, KTM RC8R.
| TECH |
| Price |
na |
| Engine type |
l-c inline-four |
| Valve train |
DOHC, 16v |
| Displacement |
998cc |
| Bore x stroke |
76.0 x 55.0mm |
| Compression |
13.1:1 |
| Fuel system |
EFI |
| Clutch |
Wet, multi-plate slipper |
| Transmission |
6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower |
186 bhp @ 12,900 rpm |
| Claimed torque |
84 lb.-ft. @ 9500 rpm |
| Frame |
Composite tubular-steel and aluminum with single-sided aluminum swingarm |
| Front suspension |
50mm Marzocchi inverted fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension |
Single Sachs shock with adjustable spring preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping |
| Front brake |
Dual Brembo four-piston Monobloc calipers, 320mm discs |
| Rear brake |
Brembo four-piston caliper, 210mm disc |
| Front tire |
120/70ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP |
| Rear tire |
190/50ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP |
| Rake/trail |
23.5°/4.0 in. |
| Seat height |
32.7 in. |
| Wheelbase |
56.3 in. |
| Fuel capacity |
4.5 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight |
423 lbs. |
| Colors |
Red/silver, black/gray |
| Available |
Now |
| Warranty |
24 mo., unlimited mi. |
Contact
MV Agusta USA
2300 Maryland Rd.
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215.830.3300
www.mvagustausa.com
Verdict 4.5 stars out of 5
The same fabulous F4, but with a fiercer look and a gentler ride.