2018 MV Agusta F4RC

Make Model	MV Agusta F4RC
Year	2018
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 radial valves per cylinder
Capacity	998 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	79 x 50.9 mm
Compression Ratio	13.4:1
Cooling System	Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Management	Integrated ignition - injection system MVICS (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) with eight injectors (4 lower fuel injectors by Mikuni + 4 upper fuel injectors by Magneti Marelli with increased fuel flow). Engine control unit Eldor EM2.0, throttle body full drive by wire Mikuni, pencil-coil with ion-sensing technology, control of detonation and misfire - Torque control with four maps, Traction Control with eight levels of intervention with lean angle sensor - TSS Torque Shift System employing variable length intake runners
Electronically	Assisted Shift - TSS Torque Shift System employing variable length intake runners
Alternator	350 W at 5000 r.p.m.
Battery	Li-po 12.8 V - 4.0 Ah
Starting	Electric
Max Power crankshaft	158.0 kW / 212 hp @ 13600 rpm
Max Power	151.0 kW / 205 hp @ 13450 rpm
Max Torque	115.0 Nm / 11.7 kgm @ 9300 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-disc with back torque limiting device and Brembo radial pump/lever assembly
Electronic Quick-shift	MV EAS 2.0 (Electronically Assisted Shift)
Transmission	Cassette style; six speed, constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Primary Drive	48/82
Gear Ratio	1st 14/37 2nd 16/33 3rd 18/31 4th: 20/30 5th 22/29 6th 21/25
Final Drive Ratio	15/41
Frame	Type CrMo Steel tubular trellis Rear swing arm pivot plates material is Aluminium alloy
Steering Damper	Öhlins linear telescopic, manual adjustment
Front Suspension	43 mm (1.69 in.) Öhlins USD front fork, NIX 30 type with TIN coating on inner tubes, left compression and right rebound manual adjustment, top out spring.
Front Wheel Travel	124 mm / 4.72 in
Rear Suspension	Öhlins progressive, TTX36 twin tube rear shock absorber with piggyback resevoir, compression and rebound adjusted with anodized aluminium adjustment knobs Single sided swing arm material Aluminium alloy
Rear Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.72 in
Front Brakes	2x floating 320mm discs and aluminium flange, Front brake caliper Brembo radial-type, single-piece with 4 pistons Ø 34 mm (Ø 1.34 in.)
Rear Brakes	Single 210mm disc Nissin with 4 pistons caliper
ABS	Bosch 9 Plus with Race Mode and RLM (Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation)
Rim Front	Aluminium alloy 3,50 in x 17 in
Rim Rear	Aluminium alloy 6,00 in x 17 in
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17 M/C (58 W)
Rear Tyre	200/55 ZR17 M/C (78 W)
Material	Carbon fiber and thermoplastic
Dimensions	Length 2115 mm / 83.3 in Width 750 mm / 29.5 in
Wheelbase	1430 mm / 56.2 in
Seat Height	830 mm / 2.6 in
Ground Clearance	115 mm / 4.7 in
Dry Weight	175 kg / 385.8 lbs
Dry Weight Street Version	183 kg / 403.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres / 4.4 US gal

This is the MV Agusta's limited-edition 2018 F4 RC superbike. The RC stands for Reparto Corse, which translates to Racing Department, a nod to MV’s efforts in the World Superbike championship with rider Leon Camier.

The F4 RC has the same colors and graphics like those of the factory superbike. The number 37 graphic represents the amount of world titles MV has won during its racing history. The bike includes special components like a rapid-release fuel cap, carbon heat shields, and a single-seat tail cover. A customized bike cover and certificate of origin adds a touch of class.

Press Release

The allure and excitement of the World Superbike Champion- ship are incorporated into the elegant yet extreme lines of the MV Agusta F4 RC. Assembled piece by piece, with the same meticulous attention to detail that is seen in Leon Camier’s F4 Reparto Corse race bike.

Produced in a limited series, as is becoming of such a truly exclusive bike, the F4 RC symbolises the razor-sharp racing spirit the Italian manufacturer brings to the world’s racetracks with Leon Camier. For the legendary MV Agusta F4 model, the RC represents the peak of technical evolution and dynamic performance. Colours and graphics match those of the factory team, ensuring at-a-glance racing excitement. The number 37 on the fairing recalls the number of manufacturers’ titles won by MV Agusta over the course of its long history.

Engine

The technical base of the F4 RC comes from that of the F4 Reparto Corse, starting with the Corsa Corta four-cylinder in-line engine (bore 79mm, stroke 50.9mm) with central distribution chain and radial valves. This version puts out a maximum power of 205 hp (151 kW); a dedicated kit adds a further 7 HP, giving a total of 212 hp (158 kW).

Electronics

As with the F4 Reparto Corse, the electronic platform is optimised to obtain the best possible performance on both track and road. Parameters such as throttle sensitivity, maximum torque, engine braking, engine response and rev limiter can all be customised, ensuring riders get the most out of the bike whatever the riding conditions. The F4 RC inertial platform has a lean angle sensor and three gyroscopes, as well as three accelero- meters: a package designed to ensure absolute dynamic efficiency, thanks also to EAS 2.0 electronically assisted shift (as standard).

Frame and Suspension

Progressive tradition applied to racing: this concept has provided the developmental foundation for the CrMo steel tube trellis frame with TIG welding. The central part of the frame is closed with lightweight aluminium alloy plates which provide an adjustable swingarm pivot point of height. The suspension offers unparalleled quality and efficiency: the NIX 30 type USD Öhlins fork with TiN coating allows separate hydraulic compression adjustment (left leg) and rebound damping (right leg), as well as spring pre-load adjustment. The Öhlins TTX 36 shock with piggyback tank is also fully adjustable thanks to mechanical regulators. The steering damper is adjustable.

Brakes

The system that Brembo has designed for the F4 RC ensures cutting-edge braking power and excellent user-friendliness. The front end features two 320mm discs with steel braking rotor and aluminium flange; the handlebar control activates a radial pump; callipers are Brembo 30mm 4-piston GP monoblock. The rear brake features a 4-piston calliper and a 210mm steel disc. The latest version of the Bosch 9 Plus Race Mode ABS features the RLM (Rear Wheel Lift-Up Mitigation) system.

The exclusive F4 RC formula makes ample use of high quality materials, characterised by excellent performance and low weight. Carbon fibre, for example, has been selected for the main parts of the fairing. As a tie-in with the 250 F4 RC, MV Agusta has prepared a sophisticated kit, housed in an elegant wooden box. Designed to increase on-track efficiency, it includes dozens of components, starting with the SC-Project full titanium single exit exhaust, designed to maximise performance when used with the specific ECU (also included in the kit).

Among the many exclusive components are a rapid release fuel cap, carbon fibre heat shields, F4 RC single seat tail cover and lightweight screws and small parts. A customised bike cover and certificate of origin, which confirms the authenticity and number of the product, complete the kit.

Source MV Agusta