MV Agusta unveils the F4 RR

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.