Coming up next is a legendary Italian motorcycle manufacturer - MV Agusta. Often touted as "Motorcycle Art", the design of their bikes are literally a form of pure Italian art. MV Agusta sells 3 models in India, which comes as 6 different variants. Here's a list of their exquisite Superbikes on sale in India.
1. MV Agusta Brutale 1090The Brutale 1090 is the only naked bike among the other faired bikes in the MV stable. The motorcycle has their historical 1078cc liquid cooled inline four motor and is offered in two engine configurations. One churns out 158 hp at 11,900 rpm and 100 Nm torque at 10,100 rpm and the other makes 144 hp at 10,300 rpm and 112 Nm of torque. Another exclusivity is that, the gearbox is a six speed, constant mesh, fully removable unit. On the electronics side, the bike has adjustable 8 level traction control system and ABS as standard. The bike has the same chassis design as the other MV's - tubular steel trellis frame. The bike retails at Rs. 20,10,000 (ex showroom Delhi) and comes in Black and White shades.
2. MV Agusta F4The litre class offering by MV Agusta is one of its kind, with an unique design and unparalleled racing history. The motorcycle gets a 998cc liquid cooled inline four cylinder engine which makes a mammoth 195 hp at 13,400 rpm and 110.8 Nm torque at 9,600 rpm. The engine has a heavy compression ratio at 13.4:1. There is a host of electronic systems like Bosch 9 Plus with Race mode and RLM (Rear wheel lift up migration) ABS, 8 level traction control with lean angle sensor, TSS (Torque shift system), Mikuni throttle by wire, torque control with 4 engine maps and Electronically assisted shift (Quick shifter) as a standard package. There are two more high performance variants of the F4 namely F4 RR and F4 RC. The MV Agusta F4 is sold at Rs. 26,87,000 (ex showroom Delhi) and is available in Red and White shades.
3. MV Agusta F4 RRThe F4 RR is a much sophisticated version of the base model F4. It has the same engine but is tuned for more performance, which makes it produce 201 hp at 13,600 rpm and 111 Nm torque at 9,600 rpm. The F4 RR has high spec Öhlins USD suspension with electronic compression and rebound control upfront and fully adjustable progressive Öhlins TTX single shock absorber at the rear. Braking is also substantially improved with dual Brembo M50 monobloc calipers at the front. The bike weighs at 190 kg dry and comes in Red/White and Pearl White/Black shades. The bike comes at a premium of Rs. 35,71,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
4. MV Agusta F4 RC
*** The exclusive performance kit
The F4 RC is the most exclusive and ultimate litre class superbike available in the market. The bike is very limited in numbers at 250 and comes only on order basis. Though the bike has the same engine as the F4, it has various light weight components like titanium and magnesium, and has numerous carbon fibre trims. It comes with an additional performance kit that includes a Termignoni titanium full exhaust system with carbon fibre heat guard, dedicated control unit, carbon fibre seat cowl and a personalised motorcycle cover among other race trims.
With all those weight reduction the bike weighs a meager 175 kg. With race tuned ECU the bike males higher power than the F4 RR. It makes 212 hp at 13,600 rpm and 115 Nm torque at 9,300 rpm. This piece of exclusivity comes at an exclusive price of Rs. 50,10,000 (ex showroom Delhi). The first and only F4 RC in India, is located in Chennai.
5. MV Agusta F3 800Though the global markets have two variants of the F3 at 675cc and 800cc, Indian lineup has only the latter just to get that upper hand over the Triumph Daytona 675R. The motorcycle has a state of the art 798cc liquid cooled inline three cylinder mill which churns out 148 hp at 13,000 rpm and 88 Nm torque at 10,600 rpm. The motorcycle has relatively higher compression ratio compared to the competition at 13.3:1, thanks to the titanium components.
The bike also features counter-rotating crankshaft, a technology which was reserved only for MotoGP bikes. The bike gets integrated ignition - injection system, Mikuni throttle by wire system, RLM (Rear wheel lift up migration) ABS, control of detonation and misfire, torque control with four engine maps and 8 level traction control system as standard equipment. Brembo calipers are in both the ends and has Marzocchi forks up front along with Sachs single shock absorber at the rear. The bike retails at Rs. 16,78,000 (ex showroom Delhi) and comes in Black, White and Red.
6. MV Agusta F3 RCThe "RC" in F3 RC stands for Reparto Corse, and the exclusive bike is limited to just 350 numbers. The bike has exactly same engine as its base version and has similar equipment. The only change comes in electronics side is the presence of a Quick shifter. The F3 RC also gets unique anodized aluminum cover to fit in place of the mirrors, signature AMG logo on the fairings, a plate signed by the president of MV Agusta - Giovanni Castiglioni. The bike gets exquisite Reparto Corse details and unique graphics. The motorcycle is sold at Rs. 19,73,000 (ex showroom Delhi) and is available in a single unique shade.
By: Aravind Rb