MV Agusta F4 Reparto Corse unveiled
A new limited edition is joining the MV Agusta range. Called the F4 Reparto Corse, it's a replica of the motorcycle being ridden by Leon Camier in this year's Superbike World Championship.
In this case, 'replica' doesn't just mean taking the existing F4 RR and applying a fancy competition livery (although that is part of the F4 RC's specification, along with a choice of race number). The modifications aren't merely cosmetic...
%2BSide.jpg "MV Agusta F4 Reparto Corse (2015) Side")
For instance, dry weight is down from the F4 RR's 190 kg (418 lbs) to 183 kg (403 lbs), thanks to carbon fibre fairing elements, a lighter crankshaft, various magnesium covers, carbon fibre mudguards and the use of titanium bolts. What's more, the 17” forged aluminium wheels have been specially created for the F4 RC.
That figure then drops to 175 kg (386 lbs) when components from the 'ready to race' kit are fitted. Included as part of the standard package, it comprises a carbon fibre rear seat cowl, red anodised plugs to replace the rear-view mirrors, a titanium Termignoni exhaust, a dedicated control unit and a quick-release fuel tank cap.
To further improve the bike's power-to-weight ratio, the 998 cc four-cylinder engine that powers the F4 RC gains revised internals plus bespoke intake and exhaust ducts.
As a result, output is 202 bhp (151 kW / 205 PS) in normal configuration or 209 bhp (156 kW / 212 PS) in race mode. Peak torque meanwhile is 115 Nm (84 lb/ft). By comparison, a regular F4 RR has 198 bhp (147 kW / 201 PS) with 111 Nm (81 lb/ft).
Among the upgraded chassis items is an Öhlins front fork that divides the compression and rebound functions between its two legs. At the rear, there's an Öhlins twin-tube damper unit with a piggyback reservoir. All suspension and steering damper adjustment is mechanical rather than electronic, because that again helps to reduce mass.
Production of the hand-made F4 RC will be restricted to 250 examples. Its UK price is a very substantial £30,999 though, so demand shouldn't exceed supply by too much.
%2BFront%2BSide.jpg "MV Agusta F4 Reparto Corse (2015) Front Side")
%2B'Ready%2BTo%2BRace'%2BKit.jpg "MV Agusta F4 Reparto Corse (2015) 'Ready To Race' Kit")
%2BFront%2Band%2BRear.jpg "MV Agusta F4 Reparto Corse (2015) Front and Rear")
%2BRear%2BSide.jpg "MV Agusta F4 Reparto Corse (2015) Rear Side")
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In this case, 'replica' doesn't just mean taking the existing F4 RR and applying a fancy competition livery (although that is part of the F4 RC's specification, along with a choice of race number). The modifications aren't merely cosmetic...
For instance, dry weight is down from the F4 RR's 190 kg (418 lbs) to 183 kg (403 lbs), thanks to carbon fibre fairing elements, a lighter crankshaft, various magnesium covers, carbon fibre mudguards and the use of titanium bolts. What's more, the 17” forged aluminium wheels have been specially created for the F4 RC.
That figure then drops to 175 kg (386 lbs) when components from the 'ready to race' kit are fitted. Included as part of the standard package, it comprises a carbon fibre rear seat cowl, red anodised plugs to replace the rear-view mirrors, a titanium Termignoni exhaust, a dedicated control unit and a quick-release fuel tank cap.
To further improve the bike's power-to-weight ratio, the 998 cc four-cylinder engine that powers the F4 RC gains revised internals plus bespoke intake and exhaust ducts.
As a result, output is 202 bhp (151 kW / 205 PS) in normal configuration or 209 bhp (156 kW / 212 PS) in race mode. Peak torque meanwhile is 115 Nm (84 lb/ft). By comparison, a regular F4 RR has 198 bhp (147 kW / 201 PS) with 111 Nm (81 lb/ft).
Among the upgraded chassis items is an Öhlins front fork that divides the compression and rebound functions between its two legs. At the rear, there's an Öhlins twin-tube damper unit with a piggyback reservoir. All suspension and steering damper adjustment is mechanical rather than electronic, because that again helps to reduce mass.
Production of the hand-made F4 RC will be restricted to 250 examples. Its UK price is a very substantial £30,999 though, so demand shouldn't exceed supply by too much.
%2B%27Ready%2BTo%2BRace%27%2BKit.jpg "MV Agusta F4 Reparto Corse (2015) 'Ready To Race' Kit")
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