MV Agusta F4RC

MV Agusta F4RC
Manufacturer	MV Agusta
Production	250 Units
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 radial valves per cylinder
Compression ratio	13.4:1
Battery	Li-po 12.8 V - 4.0 Ah
Transmission	Cassette style; six speed, constant mesh
Frame	Type CrMo Steel tubular trellis Rear swing arm pivot plates material is Aluminum alloy
Suspension	Front: 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. Rear: Öhlins progressive, TTX36 twin tube rear shock absorber with piggyback resevoir, compression and rebound adjusted with anodized aluminum adjustment knobs Single sided swing arm material Aluminum alloy
Brakes	Front: 2x floating 320mm discs and aluminum flange, Front brake caliper Brembo radial-type, single-piece with 4 pistons Ø 34 mm (Ø 1.34 in.) Rear: Single 210mm disc Nissin with 4 pistons caliper
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17 M/C (58 W)
Rear Tire	200/55 ZR17 M/C (78 W)
Wheelbase	1430 mm / 56.2 in
Seat Height	830 mm / 2.6 in
Weight	175 kg / 385.8 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	17 Liters / 4.4 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 radial valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 13.4:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-disc with back torque limiting device and Brembo radial pump/lever assembly.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58 W) front tire and a 200/55 ZR17 M/C (78 W) rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x floating 320mm discs and aluminum flange, Front brake caliper Brembo radial-type, single-piece with 4 pistons Ø 34 mm (Ø 1.34 in.) in the front and a Single 210mm disc Nissin with 4 pistons caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 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. while the rear was equipped with a Öhlins progressive, TTX36 twin tube rear shock absorber with piggyback resevoir, compression and rebound adjusted with anodized aluminum adjustment knobs Single sided swing arm material Aluminum alloy. The F4RC was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 175 kg / 385.8 lbs. The wheelbase was 1430 mm / 56.2 in long.

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Overview

MV Agusta F4RC

All this, and much more, swathed in the seductive, streamlined carbon fibre fairing of the most powerful, fastest and hardest-hitting F4 ever built. Built to race. To weave around Superbike racetracks. And ignite the dreams of even the most demanding enthusiasts. RC, Reparto Corse: every detail, even where of no apparent significance, has been conceived, designed and built with the sole purpose of providing maximum race competitiveness. And, therefore, maximum road riding pleasure. The new F4 RC is the sharp end of a project that began with the first incredible F4. The model that put MV Agusta back in the spotlight, changing the sports bike concept forever. Acclaimed, coveted and loved by motorcyclists the world over. A flawless blend of style and substance, this bike has gone from strength to strength while remaining ever-faithful to the panache and technology that make it so unique. The culmination of that development is the F4 RC. Produced in a limited edition of just 250 bikes, each F4 RC comes complete with a certificate of authenticity and a comprehensive special components kit that provides an awesome power peak of 212 hp at 13,600 rpm.

At the same time, this version, which joins the standard and RR line-up, is gearing up for success in the 2015 Superbike World Championship. Just approved race regulations, in fact, drastically limit the modifications that can be made to production models. Consequently, to have a bike that will be extremely competitive right from the first world championship race, technical specifications need to be defined with near-manic attention to detail. Exclusiveness is one of the distinguishing traits of the F4 RC. A bike that is unique at first glance, thanks also to a great choice of graphics and an eye-catching color scheme that immediately marks it out as a thoroughbred. The striking livery - evidently designed for the racetrack - features an attentiongrabbing combination of color and trim that emphasises the bike's instantly recognisable lines and exceptional technical components. And those who want a color scheme identical to that used on the bikes competing in the Superbike World Championship need only choose their own personal race number on the front and lower fairing. Performance and lightness: the pursuit of these goals has been boundless, with work being carried out on every component in every possible area.

ENGINE

The 4-cylinder Corsa Corta engine with central timing chain and radial valves has undergone a series of modifications aimed at reducing the already-low overall weight and boosting performance. This compact power unit is characterised by a 79 mm bore and a 50.9 mm stroke. Hand-assembled to ensure optimisation of all components and maximum uniformity among the 250 F4 RC bikes that will be coming off the production line, each motorcycle features radial valves, a technical tradition that began with the very first F4 engine. Those same valves, both intake and exhaust, are each moved by a spring to reduce total moving masses and make it easier to achieve the extremely high RC-standard engine revs. Already redesigned for the most recent F4 version, the lubrication circuit ensures outstanding reliability whatever the riding conditions, even in the most demanding situations so typical of racing. In order to further reduce weight, MV Agusta has employed a series of components in magnesium alloy, a material used, most importantly, for the cylinder head cover yet also on the clutch, chain, removable gearboxselector, labyrinth blow-by, alternator, ABS pick up sump and lubricating filter and oil duct support flange covers. All-titanium bolts and screws, which have saved 1.1 kg, sharpen the personality of the F4 RC further, giving the technical content a decidedly racing flavour. And, as you'd expect from a real Superbike, the quest to lighten the machine has gone much further: pistons, rods, and crankshaft have all been designed to be as light as possible.

Meticulous work has been carried out on all internal steel parts, including numerous gear components and, of course, the camshafts, all of which have been given a thorough overhaul using sophisticated machining tools to remove, quite literally, every redundant gram. The head features new intake and exhaust ducts that, together with all the other changes, have increased maximum power further to 205 hp at 13,450 rpm (212 hp on the kit version with exhaust system and dedicated control unit) against a torque of 115 Nm at 9300 rpm. As stated, the intake has been modified by designing new ducts. The 50 mm throttle bodies have been integrated in the TSS variable-length intake system. The injectors are arranged on two banks: the upper one uses specific Magneti Marelli components that offer high performance in terms of fuel delivery; the lower bank instead features 4 Mikuni injectors. To maximize efficiency, silicone cooling circuit hoses have been employed.

ELECTRONICS

Electronic support is both complete and effective thanks to MVICS 2.0 (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) technology, specifically developed by MV Agusta for all its models. The ELDOR electronic control unit manages the complete Ride-By-Wire system (with redundant circuits) and the 4 engine maps. There is also plenty of scope for parameter adjustment.

- throttle sensitivity - maximum torque - engine braking - engine response - rev limiter

The inertial platform with lean angle sensor uses three gyroscopes and three accelerometers, plus the ABS pick up ring, to gather all the data, which is then algorithm-processed to determine required traction control (which has an 8-level setting range and can also be disabled). The EAS 2.0 (Electronically Assisted Shift) system allows clutchless gear changes, speeding up shifts significantly and resulting in shorter lap times.

FRAME AND SUSPENSION

Throughout the history of the F4, the frame has played a vital role: devised to combine the advantages of different design solutions, its success gradually saw it extended to the entire MV Agusta range. On the F4 RC the CrMo tubular steel trellis frame is TIG-welded by hand; the lower part is finished off with aluminum alloy plates on which a seat has been machined to insert the singleside swingarm pin, the fulcrum of which can be height-adjusted. Compared to the F4 RR, basic measurements remain unaltered: 1,430 mm wheelbase, steering head angle (23.5°) and single-sided swingarm length (565 mm).

The choice of suspension set-up shows the extent to which the F4 RC has been inspired by racing - and built to race. Fork, rear shock and steering damper are, in fact, mechanical instead of electronic : more detail is , the front fork is a TiN-coated Ohlins USD NIX 30 with separate hydraulic adjustment of compression (left stanchion) and rebound (right stanchion), plus spring pre-load adjustment. At the rear there is an Ohlins TTX 36 shock absorber with piggyback reservoir: manual compression/rebound adjustment is effected via the anodised aluminum knobs. Similarly, the steering damper, also made by Ohlins, can be mechanically adjusted too. Thanks to the absence of the control unit and actuators needed on electronically controlled suspension, the weight of the F4 RC has been reduced even further. The unique components of this version are further highlighted by widespread adoption of carbon fibre on the side panels, lower fairing, rear mudguard and front mudguard spoiler, upper and lower chain guard, the upper airbox section and the left and right intake covers. Made of forged aluminum alloy, the wheels have been designed and built exclusively for this model. Even the battery - a light lithium (Li-Po) 12.8 V 4 Ah unit - is model-specific. Foot controls are also new: peg positions are adjustable and the shift lever features a sensor for fast gear changes.

BRAKES

The braking system confirms the degree of excellence seen on the F4 RR: a pair of 320 mm front discs with steel braking rotors and monobloc Brembo M50 callipers with dedicated radial pump provide unbeatable performance, weight and stiffness. At the rear a 4-piston caliper and 210 mm disc are mounted. WEIGHT AND KIT

To see just how exclusive the new F4 RC is, just take a look at the figures: to start with, it weighs a full 7 kg less than the F4 RR. And that's not all: the price includes a complete track riding kit which cuts weight by another 6 kg, pushing total weight savings up to an impressive 13 kg. With the assembly of specific components, such as the titanium Termignoni exhaust system with dedicated control unit, the bike reaches an exceptionally high maximum power of 212 hp at 13600 rpm.

The kit includes:

- Termignoni exhaust system in titanium, with carbon fibre heat guard; - dedicated control unit; - carbon fibre rear seat cowl for single-seater use; - quick-release tank cap; - red anodized Ergal plugs to be applied after removal of rear view mirrors; - certification demonstrating that each motorcycle belongs to a limited edition of just 250 units - personalised motorcycle cover COLOR AND PRICE

The new F4 RC is limited to 250 units and each is numbered and supplied with a certificate, the bike includes a "ready to race" component kit with everything needed to configure the bike to be used exclusively on race circuits.

F4 RC

- WITH ABS BOSCH 9 PLUS RACE - RLM (REAR WHEEL LIFT-UP MITIGATION) - EAS 2.0 Source

Make Model	MV Agusta F4RC
Year	2015 - 16
Production	250 Units
Engine Type	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 radial valves per cylinder
Displacement	998 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	79 x 50.9 mm
Compression	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 Aluminum 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 aluminum adjustment knobs Single sided swing arm material Aluminum alloy
Rear Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.72 in
Front Brakes	2x floating 320mm discs and aluminum 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	Aluminum alloy 3,50 in x 17 in
Rim Rear	Aluminum alloy 6,00 in x 17 in
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17 M/C (58 W)
Rear Tire	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 Liters / 4.4 US gal
Exclusive Features	Light crankshaft - Cylinder head with new intake ducts - Magnesium engine covers. Light pistons and rods - Titanium bolts, screws and fasteners - Limited Edition

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• http://www.mvagusta.com/en/motorcycles/f4-rc/