2010 MV Agusta F4 Specs, News, and Review

2010 MV Agusta F4

Can perfection be improved upon? This question has been answered by the 2010 MV Agusta F4, a motorcycle that from the day of its introduction has been judged as the most beautiful motorcycle in the world. The F4 defines beauty. The  2010 MV Agusta F4 is not an evolution of the previous motorcycle, but it is a new project that has been studied down to the last nut and bolt, from the first to the last curve of the bodywork. No mass produced street motorcycle can boast as many accolades as the MV Agusta F4, which is the absolute reference for performance, speed and raw beauty. The F4 is the synthesis of Italian craftsmanship, no compromise design principles and the application of the most technologically advanced materials in a single motorcycle. The F4 is a pure two-wheeled work of art.

Improving the already legendary F4 has been a dream, until today. MV Agusta has chosen to, once again, push the upper limits of performance and driving pleasure with the  2010 MV Agusta F4. In short, MV Agusta has surpassed perfection.

The  2010 MV Agusta F4 builds on the heritage of the previous model, while at the same time improving on all the technical and performance characteristics by increasing the already vast quantity of technical content.

When the  2010 MV Agusta F4 was designed, MV engineers had a single objective: to build the best supersport motorcycle in the world. F4 should not only be only the most beauti- ful motorcycle in the world or the fastest, it should also be the most effective motor- cycle on the track, the lightest and the most technologically advanced motorcycle. The result is the  2010 MV Agusta F4, unmistakably MV.

The engine, chassis and the swingarm are brand new. The reengineered design which has resulted in a motorcycle that is 4 cm narrower, has a chassis that offers increased torsional rigidity while at the same time reducing the overall weight by 10 kg (22 lbs). The F4 is the absolute reference for the supersport category with its advanced technical solutions and its extraordinary performance.

The chassis, which has been completely redesigned, optimized and incredibly lightened improves the dynamic characteristics of the motorcycle in every situation, allowing a more effective ride on circuit as well as on the road.

All of this was naturally matched with components of the highest level, selected to give the enthusiasts a supersports motorcycle able to satisfy even the most demanding customer.

The new 4-cylinder engine, with it’s 16 radial valves, retains only the values of bore and stroke with its predecessor: 76x55 mm. But, it takes advantage of all the experience developed in prior racing activities together the most advanced technology in order to maintain its status as the point of reference for the supersport class.

It represents an evolution of the previous engine, but the advancements are so profound that it is considered a completely new engine. The profound development that it was subject to ensures exceptional performance as well as a perfect marriage of throttle control and rear wheel traction.

The crankshaft has been redesigned and the inertia has been increased by 50% compared to the previous engine. Also, the connecting rods have been completely redesigned. They are now lighter, and at the same time, stronger than the previous connecting rods.

The intake tracts have been shortened substantially to obtain the best cylinder filling efficiency and the maximum performance at all rpm’s. To “fill in” the torque curve and to improve the fuel supply the new 49 mm Mikuni throttle bodies have been employed in conjunction with the TSS variable intake system.

For the first time on a mass produced motorcycle, MV has integrated the new Marelli 7BM ECU to perfectly control all of the electronic systems of the F4. This new ECU controls the 8 fuel injectors in the engine management system, the variable length intake tracts as well as the exhaust control valve, the gear selection switch and the new MK II Traction Control algorithms along with the double EFI Sport and Rain maps.

The intake system has been updated by new springs and lighter intake valves. The 30 mm intake valves are made of titanium where as the steel exhaust valves have a diameter of 25 mm.

The crankcase has been redesigned and optimized and is now 600 gr (1.32 lbs) lighter compared to the previous one. The gear box is completely new and it incorporates the gear switch sensor that allows the engine control unit to adopt different EFI maps depending on the gear used.

A high performance engine like the 4-cylinder MV engine needs to be cooled and lubricated to perfection. For this reason the oil circuit has been completely re engineered. The oil pump is now more compact and more efficient, the water/oil exchanger leaves space for a new radiator which keeps under control the temperature of the lubricant, consequently reducing the working temperature of the engine to ensure the maximum performance and reliability.

The new oil pan, which is now deeper to ensure an optimal feeding to the oil pump even in the most extreme braking conditions, hosts a new ecological removable filter that can be replaced without removing any other components improving the mechanical accessibility for normal maintenance.

The water cooling circuit has been completely revised as well and the water pump has been lightened by 60 gr (2.12 oz). But, thanks to the optimized profile of the rotor, the pump has a higher flow capacity which has been increased by 65% at low and medium speed. The cooling circuit is characterized by a single flow radiator with a very high thermal efficiency equipped with 2 cooling fans and with a overflow tank.

Every single component of the engine has been analyzed, re-engineered and lightened. The new Mitsubishi generator, with rare earth magnets is oil cooled and is coupled to the with an elastomer torsional joint. The weight saving which this component contributes is: 1.600 gr (3.5 lbs).

Thanks to the relocation of elements such as the expansion tank and voltage regulator precious space for the airbox was cleared. The volume of the airbox was increased which offers the advantage of increased engine breathing and more power. The already excellent performance of the 4-cylinder MV has been improved again from this new engine which supplies the maximum power of 137 Kw (186,3 hp) at 12900 rpm. The characteristics which have made the 4-cylinder MV over the years a point of reference in the field remain untouched. The 4 radial valves for each cylinder contribute to the optimal structure of the combustion chamber. The gear box is extractable as is the case in the most valuable racing motorcycles. The new mechanical slipper clutch ensures an optimal control of the engine brake when downshifting.

2010 MV Agusta F4

2010 MV Agusta F4 - North America Specifications
MSRP: $TBA USD

ENGINE

• Type Four cylinder, 4 stroke, 16 valve


• Timing system “D.O.H.C”, radial valve


• Total displacement 998 cm3 (60.9 cu. in.)


• Compression ratio 13.1:1


• Starting Electric


• Bore x stroke 76 mm x 55 mm (3.0 in. x 2.2 in.)


• Max. horse power - r.p.m. (at the crankshaft) Full power version: 137 kW (186 HP) at 12900 - Lim. 13500 r.p.m. / Restricted power version: 73 kW (100 HP) at 9200 - Lim. 10800 r.p.m.


• Max. torque - r.p.m. Full power version: 114 Nm (11.4 kgm) at 9500 r.p.m. / Restricted power version: 90 Nm (9.0 kgm) at 5500 r.p.m.


• Cooling system Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators


• Engine management system Magneti Marelli IAW 7BM ignition - injection integrated system with Mikuni throttle body; induction discharge electronic ignition;


• Sequential timed “Multipoint” electronic injection ; Variable height intake ducts with Torque Shift System (TSS)


• Clutch Wet, multi - disc


• Gear Box Cassette gearbox; six speed, constant mesh


• Primary drive 50/79 


• Final velocity ratio 15x41

Gear ratio

• First gear: Speed* 13/38 128,2 km/h (79.6 mph) a t 13500 r. p. m.


• Second gear: Speed* 16/34 176,4 km/h (109.5 mph) at 13500 r. p. m.


• Third gear: Speed* 18/32 210,8 km/h (130.9 mph) at 13500 r. p. m.


• Fourth gear: Speed* 20/30 249,8 km/h (155.1 mph) at 13500 r. p. m.


• Fifth gear: Speed* 22/29 284,3 km/h (176.5 mph) at 13500 r. p. m.


• Sixth gear: Speed* 19/23 305,0 km/h (189.4 mph) at 13500 r. p. m.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

• Voltage 12 V


• Alternator 350 W at 5000 r. p. m.


• Battery 12 V - 8,6 Ah
  

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

• Wheelbase 1430 mm (56.27 in.)


• Overall lenght 2100 mm (82.63 in.)


• Overall width 750 mm (29.51 in.)


• Saddle height 860 mm (33.84 in.)


• Min. ground clearance 115 mm (4.52 in.)


• Trail 100,4 mm (3.93 in.)


• Dry weight 192 Kg (423 lbs.)


• Fuel tank capacity 17 l (4.49 U.S. gal.)
  

PERFORMANCE

• Maximum speed* Full power version: 305,0 km/h (189.4 mph) / Restricted power version: 249,0 km/h (154.6 mph)

FRAME

• Type CrMo Steel tubular trellis (TIG welded)


• Rear swing arm pivot plates: material Aluminium alloy
  

FRONT SUSPENSION

• Type “UPSIDE - DOWN” telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload external and separate adjustment


• Rod dia. 50 mm (1.97 in.)


• Travel on leg axis 120 mm (4.72 in.)
  

REAR SUSPENSION

• Type Progressive, single shock absorber with rebound and compression (High speed / Low speed) damping and spring preload adjustment


• Single sided swing arm: material Aluminium alloy


• Wheel travel 120 mm (4.72 in.)
  

BRAKE

• Front brake Double floating disc with Ø 320 mm (Ø 12.6 in.) diameter, with steel braking band and aluminium flange


• Front brake caliper Radial-type, single-piece with 4 pistons - Ø 34 mm (Ø 1.34 in.)


• Rear brake Single steel disc with Ø 210 mm (Ø 8.27 in.) diameter


• Rear brake caliper With 4 pistons - Ø 25,4 mm (Ø 1.00 in.)
  

RIM

• Front: Material / size Aluminium alloy 3,50 ” x 17 ”


• Rear: Material / size Aluminium alloy 6,00 ” x 17 ”
  

TYRES

• Front 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W)


• Rear 190/55 - ZR 17 M/C (75 W)
  

FAIRING

• Material Thermoplastic

* = Top speed attained on closed course.

Source : totalmotorcycle