Europe is that part of the planet from where some of the most exotic and wonderful motorcycles have originated. To name some you have the S1000RR from BMW, RSV4 from Aprilia, 1199 Panigale from Ducati, and F4 from MV Agusta. While the S1000RR, RSV4, and 1199 Panigale have set the performance charts on fire and have surpassed many benchmarks. The F4’s position in the list has come down but for 2013 MV Agusta plans to make a comeback with a much better F4.
For 2013, MV Agusta is offering the F4 in three versions – F4 standard, F4R and F4RR. The standard F4 and F4RR models are powered by the familiar 998 CC, short stroke, inline four cylinder engine which puts out 195 BHP at peak. The F4RR also comes with the same engine but the power output has been increased to over 200 BHP, importantly to bring it to the level of BMW HP4 and Ducati 1199 Panigale R.
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The 2013 MV Agusta F4 lineup also comes packed with electronics such as Ride-by-Wire with four maps, an eight-level traction control, anti-wheelie control, and electronic shift assist. The F4RR gets addional features, including electronically controlled Ohlins Suspension, a steering damper, GP-spec titanium connection rods and Bembo Monoblock brake calipers. ABS is not available across the F4 line-up.
Cosmetic changes include a lighter exhaust with four outlets, lightweight forged wheels, redesigned front fairing, Daylight Running Lights (DRL) and new graphics and colors.
Characteristics Of MV Agusta F4 Line-Up
- Short-stroke inline four-cylinder engine with central cam chain and radial valves
- MVICS Technology (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System)
- ELDOR electronics package with Ride-By-Wire system and four maps engine
– Throttle sensitivity adjustable (selectable between Normal, Sport and Rain)
– Max torque (selectable between Normal, Sport and Rain)
– Variable Engine response (selectable between Normal, Sport and Rain)
– Engine Braking (selectable between Normal, Sport and Rain)
– RPM limiter (selectable between Normal, Sport and Rain) - Inertial vehicle lean angle sensor
- Traction control adjustable on eight levels
- Anti-wheeling
- Electronic EAS (Electronically Assisted Shift)
- Modular mixed structure frame with hand TIG welded tubular steel trellis and aluminum plates
- Öhlins suspension with electronic control (F4 RR)
- Brembo monobloc brake calipers (model M50 on the F4 RR)
2013 MV Agusta Technical Specifications
Engine
- Type: Four cylinder, 4 stroke, 16 valve “D.O.H.C”, radial valve
- Displacement: 998 cm3 (60.9 cu. in.)
- Compression Ratio: 13.4:1
- Bore X Stroke: 79 mm x 50.9 mm (3.1 in. x 2.0 in.)
- Max Power at crank: 195 at 13,400 rpm (F4, F4R); 201 hp at 13,600 rpm (F4RR)
- Max Torque: 81.7 ft. lbs. at 9600 rpm (F4, F4R); 81.8 ft. lbs. at 9600 rpm
- Cooling System: Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators
- Engine Management: Integrated ignition – injection system MVICS (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) with eight injectors, 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, TSS Torque Shift System employing variable length intake runners
- Clutch: Wet, multi-disc with back torque limiting device
- Transmission: Cassette style; six speed, constant mesh
- Final Ratio: 15/41
Chassis/Suspension
- Frame type: CrMo Steel tubular trellis with aluminum swingarm with adjustable pivot height
- Front Suspension (F4, F4R): Marzocchi “UPSIDE – DOWN” telescopic hydraulic 50mm fork with adjustable rebound-compression damping and external spring preload; front wheel travel 120 mm (4.72 in.)
- Front Suspension (F4RR): Öhlins EC Nix hydraulic “UPSIDE DOWN” 43mm front forks with TiN superficial treatment. Completely adjustable electronically controlled compression and rebound damping with manual, spring preload; front wheel travel 120 mm (4.72 in.)
- Rear Suspension (F4): Progressive Sachs, single shock absorber with rebound and compression (High speed/Low speed) damping and spring preload adjustment; rear wheel travel 120 mm (4.72 in.)
- Rear Suspension (F4R): Progressive Öhlins TTX, single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment; rear wheel travel 120mm (4.72 in.)
- Rear Suspension (F4RR): Progressive, single shock absorber Öhlins TTX. Fully adjustable hydraulic electronically controlled compression and rebound damping with manual, spring preload; rear wheel travel 120 mm (4.72 in.)
F4, F4R Brakes
- Front: Double floating disc with 320 mm (12.6 in.) diameter, with steel braking disc and aluminum flange; Brembo radial-type, single-piece caliper with 4 pistons 34 mm (1.34 in.)
- Rear: Single steel disc with 210 mm (8.27 in.) dia.; Nissin caliper with 4 pistons – 25.4 mm (1.00 in.)
F4RR Brakes
- Front: Double floating disc with 320 mm (12.6 in.) diameter, with steel braking disc and aluminum flange Brembo radial pump/level assembly; Brembo GP radial-type, single-piece caliper with 4 pistons 30 mm ( 1.18 in.)
- Rear: Single steel disc with 210 mm (8.27 in.) dia.; Nissin caliper with 4 pistons – 25.4 mm ( 1.00 in.)
Wheels/Tires:
- Front: Forged aluminum alloy 3.50 ” x 17″; 120/70 – ZR 17 M/C (58 W)
- Rear: Forged aluminum alloy 6 ” x 17″; 200/55 – ZR 17 M/C (78 W)
Dimensions:
- Wheelbase: 1430 mm (56.27 in.)
- Overall Length: 2115 mm (83.30 in.)
- Overall Width: 750 mm (29.51 in.)
- Seat height: 830 mm (32.68 in.)
- Ground Clearance:115 mm (4.52 in.)
- Trail: 100.4 mm (3.93 in.)
- Dry weight: 191kg (421.1 lbs) (F4, F4R); 190 kg (418.9 lbs.) (F4RR)
- Fuel Tank Capacity:17L (4.49 U.S. gal.)
2013 MV Agusta F4 Price
- F4 – White or Red/Silver : $21,604 (€16,990)
- F4 R – White or Red/Silver : $24,147 (€18,990)
- F4 RR – Pearl White/Black or Red/White : $30,505 (€23,990)
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