If you really, really want the metal in your garage to top 300km/h guaranteed, MV Agusta is the only way to go on a standard production motorcycle with no modifications. Out of the crate the new F4 R312 will do, yes you guessed it, 312km/h. That is if you can call any MV Agusta standard production... Anyhow, the new Italian exotica features radial valves, max power is then a Euro 3'd 183hp @ 12.400rpm and 115Nm @ 10.000rpm, dry weight: 192kg, seat height: 810mm, 998cc in-line four with top of the range adjustable suspension and radial mono-blocks to stop the speed-monster. The R312 will also be available as a 1+1 version which in MV language means you can scare a pillion with you too! TS
Finally, we spoke to Federico Totti at the MV Agusta racing department. Totti explained to us how MV Agusta aims at being on the World Superbike paddock with the F41000R in 2008 and how to get there. “We have two different projects next year; one in the Italian superbike championship and one in the AMA. This is our starting procedure for 2008 World Superbike effort. The programme is not sure yet and it depends on the AMA results. The English and American championships are the most important to us, we need to sell bikes! But we have in our mind to start the World Superbike efforts in 2008.” “It is very important to be racing for MV Agusta. We have a name and history and we can’t just go into World Superbike without knowing we will get good results.” “We will continue with our current riders next year. For 2008 we need a very fast rider and it is not important where he is from (TS: I mentioned Biaggi again…). We want to find persons that believe in the project, it is important that the person we are looking for is a MV rider more than a superstar.”
Totti about the 1000cc in-line four engine: “We have a good engine, but we are testing some specs on the engine to bring it to the same level as the other WSB engines. We are being smart and testing now without the WSB pressure. Step by step is the way forward for us. Even superstock racing will be very difficult for us next year. Ducati will be allowed to race the 1098 in superstock and they are very strong. To increase the power is the most difficult part. We can make the exhaust lighter and improve a lot, but it is difficult to find the correct balance. We can have a lot of power, but in a small range. Less power is better for the handling, but horsepower and the balance is the most difficult for us now.”
I ended our conversation by saying good luck and that I really hope to see MV Agusta with the F4 1000R on the World Superbike paddock in 2008. Words: Tor Sagen/Photo: MV Agusta
2007 MV Agusta F4 C.C. 1079 from EICMA
MV Agusta launched the world's most expensive production bike at the EICMA show in Milan November 14th. MV Agusta will build a 100 limited run of the C.C. (after Claudio Castiglioni since he dreamt it up one night). The bike gets extremely high specifications such as a 1079cc engine built from scratch (not an F4 evolution). The new engine produces 190bhp at the crankshaft whilst complying with Euro 3. With MV Agusta titanium replacement mufflers the engine produces a sky-high 198bhp. The upper crankshaft have been heavily modified due to the use of a new oil-cooled generator. Conrods and pistons are new, lighter and lowered. The cylinder block have also been lowered and the engine features 4 titanium radial valve heads. MV Agusta have used titanium, magnesium and carbon fibre wherever possible and many of the engine components are hand built. The bike have been limited to 315km/h but can do 320km/h without restrictions. The tyres are the issue here as they have not been homologated for speeds that exceed 315km/h. MV Agusta told me that they are taking orders for the bike already. You have to leave your dealer with a hefty deposit and then wait. Don't expect this one to be ready for Christmas. MV Agusta is asking €100.000 for the privilege. MV have also told us that they will throw in a Trussardi leather jacket and a Girard Perregaux watch made exclusively to the 100 new owners of the CC. Giacomo Agostini being interviewed on the F4 CC and Claudio and Giovanni Castiglioni. By Tor Sagen/Photos: Tor Sagen
2007 MV Agusta F41000R
MV Agusta have updated all models for 2007. One of them is the F41000R and yes, we are talking colours. But believe us, those new colours have been researched and combined with Michelangelo's touch. That's why the F41000R looks so fresh in white and black. The 2006 F4 1000 R engine had already received a lot of updates to make it cleaner and the 2007 engine stays the same. The Euro 3 modifications that had to be made involves adjusting the Magnet Marelli fuelling system and adding a lambda sensor directly in front of the catalyser. To achieve this MV Agusta F4 1000 R now features a one-piece exhaust system with no joints. This minimises the risk of anything disturbing the airflow and that means a smoother ride. The F4 is not restricted to any particular top speed and can do more than 300km/h, hence the need for the radial Brembo mono block brakes. The F4 1000 R produces 174bhp @ 11.900rpm and 111Nm @ 10.000rpm. Also available in red/silver and black.
2007 MV Agusta Brutale 910 S
The 2007 Brutale 910 S have received many of the same upgrades as the F41000R got last year and this year. The most important one is a new ECU, the same Magnet Marelli 5SM as on the F4. This has allowed both for EURO 3 compliance and improved power and torque. New intake valve angles and new valves and pistons generating another 2 horsepower on top and better delivery through the range. A lambda sensor have been introduced and the exhaust system is now without any joints. The modifications have also allowed MV Agusta to fit a larger air-box to the Brutale (As the ECU have been moved behind the cylinders). The Brutale 910 now produces a claimed 139bhp and 96Nm. New colour is orange.
2007 MV Agusta Brutale 910 R
Just the same as the 910 S, but with better suspension, radial Brembo mono block brakes and loads of detail work.
2007 MV Agusta Brutale 910 R Italia
Castiglioni's tribute to the Italian world champion football team.100 will be made and those not awarded to the Italian football team will be for sale.
2007 Cagiva Mito 500
The Mito 500 was completely unexpected and finally there might be a supermono available on the market again. The decision to produce or not have not been taken yet, but we hope Cagiva will. Everything is Cagiva Mito 125, apart from the fact Cagiva have made a new 500cc single cylinder engine for it. Claimed figures are 60bhp and 50Nm and dry weight 133kg.
2007 Cagiva Mito 125
Both the Mito and Raptor 125 have received a new catalyser in 2007 to comply with Euro 3. They are both still two-strokes with around 29-33bhp in unrestricted form. The 2007 engines seem to be even more restricted in the lower rpms, but max power is still the same. Standard they are learner legal 15bhp. Suspension have been softened on both models in 2007 to be able to handle rougher surfaces better. The 2007 Mito 125 still holds the same popular sportsbike shape, but now gets a black and gold paint scheme.
2007 Cagiva Raptor 125
2007 MV Agusta F4 CC 1080, 200 horsepower extravaganza!
These are the very first official pictures of the super exclusive MV Agusta F4 CC. Everything is completely over the top. Exotic materials have been used wherever possible and MV Agusta have not left anything untouched to create this superbike for the road. We have already told you about some of the details of this 100.000 Euro bike, but here are the essentials again: 200 bhp @ 12.200rpm, 125Nm @ 9.000rpm, radial valve engine, 1078cc in line four, wet weight minus fuel: 187kg and a 315km/h top speed. MV Agusta have almost no racing heritage at all with the F4 models. Slowly, but surely MV are racing again. Both in Italy, Germany and from next year in the BSB series (but only in superstock). When will we see the F4 gracing the World Superbike paddock? Read more about the CC further down the page. Let the pictures do the talking. TS
2007 MV Agusta F41000R
MV Agusta have updated all models for 2007. One of them is the F41000R and yes, we are talking colours. But believe us, those new colours have been researched and combined with Michelangelo's touch. That's why the F41000R looks so fresh in white and black. The 2006 F4 1000 R engine had already received a lot of updates to make it cleaner and the 2007 engine stays the same. The Euro 3 modifications that had to be made involves adjusting the Magnet Marelli fuelling system and adding a lambda sensor directly in front of the catalyser. To achieve this MV Agusta F4 1000 R now features a one-piece exhaust system with no joints. This minimises the risk of anything disturbing the airflow and that means a smoother ride. The F4 is not restricted to any particular top speed and can do more than 300km/h, hence the need for the radial Brembo mono block brakes. The F4 1000 R produces 174bhp @ 11.900rpm and 111Nm @ 10.000rpm. Also available in red/silver and black.
The 2007 Brutale 910 S have received many of the same upgrades as the F41000R got last year and this year. The most important one is a new ECU, the same Magnet Marelli 5SM as on the F4. This has allowed both for EURO 3 compliance and improved power and torque. New intake valve angles and new valves and pistons generating another 2 horsepower on top and better delivery through the range. A lambda sensor have been introduced and the exhaust system is now without any joints. The modifications have also allowed MV Agusta to fit a larger air-box to the Brutale (As the ECU have been moved behind the cylinders). The Brutale 910 now produces a claimed 139bhp and 96Nm. New colour is orange.
2007 MV Agusta Brutale 910 R
Just the same as the 910 S, but with better suspension, radial Brembo mono block brakes and loads of detail work.
2007 MV Agusta Brutale 910 R Italia
Castiglioni's tribute to the Italian world champion football team.100 will be made and those not awarded to the Italian football team will be for sale.
2007 MV Agusta F4 CC 1079
MV Agusta will launch the world's most expensive production bike at the EICMA show in Milan November 14th. Some clever PR person at MV Agusta decided to take some crap spy-shots of the bike and that's all we have at the moment. MV Agusta will build a 100 limited run of the C.C. (after Claudio Castiglioni since he dreamt it up one night). The bike gets extremely high specifications such as a 1079cc engine built from scratch (not an F4 evolution). The new engine produces 190bhp at the crankshaft whilst complying with Euro 3. With MV Agusta titanium replacement mufflers the engine produces a sky-high 198bhp. The upper crankshaft have been heavily modified due to the use of a new oil-cooled generator. Conrods and pistons are new, lighter and lowered. The cylinder block have also been lowered and the engine features 4 titanium radial valve heads. MV Agusta have used titanium, magnesium and carbon fibre wherever possible and many of the engine components are hand built. The bike have been limited to 315km/h but can do 320km/h without restrictions. The tyres are the issue here as they have not been homologated for speeds that exceed 315km/h. MV Agusta told me that they are taking orders for the bike already. You have to leave your dealer with a hefty deposit and then wait. Don't expect this one to be ready for Christmas. MV Agusta is asking €100.000 for the privilege. MV have also told us that they will throw in a Trussardi leather jacket and a Girard Perregaux watch made exclusively to the 100 new owners of the CC. By Tor Sagen/Photos: MV Agusta
2007 Cagiva Mito and Raptor 125
Both the Mito and Raptor 125 have received a new catalyser in 2007 to comply with Euro 3. They are both still two-strokes with around 29-33bhp in unrestricted form. The 2007 engines seem to be even more restricted in the lower rpms, but max power is still the same. Standard they are learner legal 15bhp. Suspension have been softened on both models in 2007 to be able to handle rougher surfaces better. The 2007 Mito 125 still holds the same popular sportsbike shape, but now gets a black and gold paint scheme.
