MV Agusta F3 series explained

MV Agusta F3
Manufacturer:MV Agusta
Production:2012-
Class:Sport bike
Engine:675cc798.5cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, Three cylinder, 4 stroke, 12 valve, DOHC
Transmission:Wet multi-plate slipper clutch, 6 gears, chain drive
Frame:Lattice
Suspension:Front: Telescopic forks
Rear:Single-sided swingarm with single shock absorber
Brakes:Disc brakes

The MV Agusta F3 is a series of motorcycles introduced in 2012 by the Italian manufacturer MV Agusta. These models are the first three-cylinder machines that MV Agusta have manufactured since the famous three-cylinder GP racers of the 1970s.[1]

Overview

The bike was designed by Adrian Morton[2] and the engine designed by Ezio Mascheroni.[3] It was first shown at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan on 2 November 2010, and incorporates the lines of the MV Agusta F4, with the diamond headlamp, tapered seat shell and single-sided swinging arm offering a view of the rear rim. Unlike the F4, the exhausts are not positioned under the seat but open on the right side of the bike, just in front of the rear wheel.[4]

The limited edition Oro (Gold) version went on sale in December 2011 and the standard model in January 2012. Since 2013, the F3 has been offered with two different engine sizes: 675 and 800 cc.

The F3 was developed in conjunction with the Brutale 3 cylinder, ushering in a new chassis and new engine, giving the brand a new lease of life on the commercial front. The engine of the F3 serves as the basis for the entire 3-cylinder range of the manufacturer: the Rivale, Stradale and Turismo Veloce "hypermotard" models.

Technology

The 675 cc engine uses a three-cylinder layout, which has given many world titles to the Varese company, but has been enriched by modern technology, such as multi-map wire guidance, to optimise engine performance based on needs and rider's preferences and controlled through simple settings.[5]

A counter-rotating (reverse) crankshaft is used, which had previously only been used on MotoGP motorcycles, such as the Yamaha YZR-M1,[6] which counteracts the centripetal forces of the wheels allowing the bike to turn faster.[7] The bore and stroke are 79 mm and 45.9 mm, which is an extremely short-stroke. In conjunction with titanium valves, this allows an extremely high speed engine speed. The engine develops 126 bhp at 14,400 rpm. Motor control is handled by the MV Agusta MVICS system, which includes ride-by-wire motor control. This includes four pre-set and one individually adjustable rider's setting (similar to the BMW system) as well as an adjustable traction control with eight levels,

The MV Agusta's usual short wheelbase, steep steering head angle (66°) and resulting short trail (99 mm), gives the machine gives very good handling combined with high stability. The steel tubular lattice frame with aluminum swinging arm support is relatively short and the single-sided swinging arm relatively long. The 43 mm Marzocchi upside-down forks are, like the rear Sachs shock absorber, are fully adjustable, as usual in this class. The cassette gearbox can be fitted with an automatic switchgear (MV Agusta EAS) for a surcharge.

Braking is provided by Brembo, with two 320 mm diameter discs at the front, with radial-mounted four-piston calipers, and a 220 mm diameter disc and a double-piston caliper at the rear. The wheels are made of aluminium.

An 800 cc version was introduced in 2013. To obtain the extra displacement the stroke was increased from 45.9 mm to 54.3 mm. The 800 develops 148 bhp at 13,000 rpm.

In 2021 the 800cc was revised to meet the Euro 5 emission standard. Friction within the engine was reduced which, along with other changes, allowed the engine to still produce 147bhp. The Rosso was the first model to use the engine,[8] followed soon after by the F3 RR.[9]

Color variants

Every year, several colour variants of the F3 are offered, mostly the classic red/silver with a black frame, white with red frame and grey/black with red frame.

675 cc Models

F3 675

The "baseline" model of the series, introduced in 2012

F3 Serie Oro

A limited edition of 200 machines were produced to mark the launch of the new model series. The model has gold finished rear frame plates, swinging arms and wheels. Öhlins suspension, racing-spec Brembo brakes and carbon-fibre bodywork are fitted. The model comes with a certificate of authenticity and a gold badge on the top yoke engraved with the production number.[10]

F3 675 RC

Introduced in 2018, the F3 675 RC (Reparto Corse) is a model inspired by the MV racers. It features an uprated engine (133 bhp) and chassis. A race-spec titanium exhaust system is fitted. Production is limited to 350 machines.[11]

800 cc Models

F3 800

Introduced in 2013, the F3 800 features the larger 800 cc engine,[12] developing 148 bhp.[13]

F3 800 AGO

In 2014 a special version, the F3 800 AGO was introduced. It was dedicated to the former MV multiple world champion Giacomo Agostini. Production was limited to 300 units. It was equipped with lightweight components made of magnesium and carbon, bringing the weight down to 171 kg. The electronic management of the bike was integrated with the MVICS system (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System).[14] The bikes were finished in red, white and green (Italian tricolor colours) and autographed by Agostini.[15]

F3 800 RC

Like the smaller 675 RC, this 2018 350 units limited edition receives an updated engine, chassis and bodywork from the MV race shop.[16] Power is increased to 153 bhp.[17]

F3 XX

The track only F3 XX was announced in May 2019 by Reparto Corse. Engine output has been increased to 160bhp @ 13,000, and weight has been reduced to 320lb. Extensive use is made of carbon fibre. Amongst the electronics suite is data logging to analyse lap times.[18]

F3 Rosso

The F3 Rosso was introduced in 2021 as the new entry-level model using the Euro 5 compliant engine. It also had a revised frame that was stiffer than previous models and had revised steering geometry. Like other MV Rosso models, the machine was finished in red.

F3 RR

Introduced in 2021, the F3 RR is the first high performance model using the Euro 5 engine. The aerodynamics were revised, including front winglets (called appendages by MV) that generate 8kg (18lb) downforce to the front wheel, while other improvements to the airflow around the bike negated the drag caused by the winglets. A race kit is available that raised the standard 147bhp155bhp and reduced weight by 8kg (18lb).[19]

Racing

Two MV Agusta F3 675 competed in the 2013 Supersport World Championship season with bikes managed by Team ParkinGO;[20] Roberto Rolfo and Christian Iddon rode the bikes achieving three podiums.[21] [22]

In 2014 MV Agusta made any official return to racing. Giovanni Castiglioni, chairman and President of MV Agusta, signed an agreement with Alexander Yakhnich, Chairman of Yakhnich Motorsport, to establish the new MV Agusta Reparto Corse for the 2014 season. The team was operated by Yakhnich Motorsport and competed in the Supersport and Superbike World Championships.[23] In June 2014 Castiglioni and Yakhnich signed an agreement giving MV Agusta control over all operations concerning the racing team.[24] Rider Jules Cluzel scored 3 wins for the team and finished 2nd in the championship this season.[25] The ATK Racing Team also entered an F3 in 3 races of the 2014 Supersport World Championship, ridden by Alex Baldolini[26]

Jules Cluzel and Lorenzo Zanetti rode for Reparto Corse in 2015,[27] Cluzel winning 3 races. Alex Baldolini also rode an F3 entered by Race Department ATK#25. In Jerez, two other F3s were entered; Nicola Jr. Morrentino (Team Factory Vamag) and Miroslav Popov (GRT Racing Team).[28]

In 2016, Cluzel and Zanetti were retained by Reparto Corse,[29] Cluzel winning 2 races. Gino Rea and Aiden Wagner rode for the GRT Racing Team,[30] Baldolini again rode for Race Department ATK#25[31] and Roberto Rolfo for Team Factory Vamag.[32] Schmidt Racing entered Kyle Ryde and Nicolás Terol on MVs, but changed to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R machines part way through the season.[33] Ilario Dionisi rode an F3 for Ellan Vannin Motorsport in Misano.[34]

P. J. Jacobsen[35] and Alessandro Zaccone[36] rode for Reparto Corse in 2017. Davide Pizzoli joined Baldolini at Race Department ATK#25, but the team changed from F3s to the Yamaha YZF-R6 for the last races of the season. Rolfo remained at Team Factory Vamag[37] but was replaced by Lorenzo Zanetti from Germany onwards.[38]

MV Agusta Reparto Corse partnered with Team Vamag in late 2017 in preparation for the 2018 Supersport World Championship. The team was known as MV Agusta Reparto Corse by Vamag that season.[39] Raffaele De Rosa and Ayrton Badovini were the two riders for the team.[40] Davide Stirpe rode an F3 in two rounds for Extreme Racing Bardahl.[41]

In 2019 Raffaele De Rosa was retained by Reparto Corse and joined by Federico Fuligni.[42]

Supersport World Championship Results

YearTeamNoRider123456789101112131415PosPtsConstructors
PosPts
2013ParkinGO MV Agusta Corse21 Christian IddonAUS
21
ESP
Ret
NED
11
ITA
13
GBR
Ret
POR
10
ITA
DNS
GBR
5
GER
12
TUR
Ret
FRA
3
ESP
Ret
15th454th104
47 Roberto RolfoAUS
Ret
ESP
9
NED
6
ITA
11
GBR
3
POR
Ret
ITA
14
GBR
6
GER
15
TUR
5
FRA
Ret
ESP
3
6th7
2014MV Agusta RC–Yakhnich M.
MV Agusta Reparto Corse
16 Jules CluzelAUS
1
ESP
Ret
NED
3
ITA
15
GBR
2
MAL
2
ITA
1
POR
Ret
ESP
Ret
FRA
1
QAT
3
2nd1483rd162
65 Vladimir LeonovAUS
Ret
ESP
8
NED
12
ITA
Ret
GBR
15
MAL
14
ITA
POR
ESP
FRA
QAT
19th15 (19)
155 Massimo RoccoliAUS
ESP
NED
ITA
GBR
MAL
ITA
14
POR
10
ESP
Ret
FRA
15
QAT
10
20th15
ATK Racing25 Alex BaldoliniAUS
ESP
NED
ITA
Ret
GBR
MAL
ITA
19
POR
Ret
ESP
FRA
QAT
-0
2015MV Agusta Reparto Corse16 Jules CluzelAUS
1
THA
Ret
ESP
Ret
NED
2
ITA
2
GBR
2
POR
1
ITA
1
MAL
2
ESP
WD
FRA
QAT
4th1553rd218
87 Lorenzo ZanettiAUS
2
THA
Ret
ESP
5
NED
6
ITA
3
GBR
4
POR
5
ITA
3
MAL
3
ESP
3
FRA
4
QAT
3
3rd158
88 Nicolás TerolAUS
THA
ESP
NED
ITA
GBR
POR
ITA
MAL
ESP
5
FRA
14
QAT
6
18th23
Race Department ATK#2525 Alex BaldoliniAUS
7
THA
9
ESP
6
NED
9
ITA
Ret
GBR
Ret
POR
Ret
ITA
5
MAL
10
ESP
7
FRA
Ret
QAT
8
8th67
Team Factory Vamag53 Nicola Jr. MorrentinoAUS
THA
ESP
NED
ITA
GBR
POR
ITA
MAL
ESP
Ret
FRA
QAT
-0
GRT Racing Team95 Miroslav PopovAUS
THA
ESP
NED
ITA
GBR
POR
ITA
MAL
ESP
18
FRA
QAT
-0
2016MV Agusta Reparto Corse16 Jules CluzelAUS
17
THA
1
ESP
4
NED
18
ITA
2
MAL
7
GBR
8
ITA
Ret
GER
3
FRA
1
ESP
6
QAT
3
2nd1423rd203
52 Massimo RoccoliAUS
THA
ESP
NED
ITA
MAL
GBR
ITA
GER
FRA
ESP
QAT
9
27th7
87 Lorenzo ZanettiAUS
Ret
THA
8
ESP
Ret
NED
29
ITA
DSQ
MAL
13
GBR
10
ITA
5
GER
7
FRA
9
ESP
QAT
13th44 (50)
GRT Racing Team4 Gino ReaAUS
7
THA
9
ESP
Ret
NED
2
ITA
Ret
MAL
3
GBR
4
ITA
3
GER
Ret
FRA
Ret
ESP
WD
QAT
7th81
41 Aiden WagnerAUS
10
THA
15
ESP
Ret
NED
DNQ
ITA
17
MAL
16
GBR
19
ITA
14
GER
FRA
ESP
QAT
26th9
65 Michael CanducciAUS
THA
ESP
NED
ITA
MAL
GBR
ITA
GER
23
FRA
Ret
ESP
17
QAT
Ret
-0
87 Lorenzo ZanettiAUS
THA
ESP
NED
ITA
MAL
GBR
ITA
GER
FRA
ESP
10
QAT
Ret
13th6 (50)
Race Department ATK#2525 Alex BaldoliniAUS
6
THA
6
ESP
Ret
NED
5
ITA
4
MAL
9
GBR
7
ITA
6
GER
12
FRA
DNS
ESP
QAT
10
8th80
Team Factory Vamag44 Roberto RolfoAUS
9
THA
18
ESP
Ret
NED
22
ITA
14
MAL
12
GBR
14
ITA
Ret
GER
18
FRA
16
ESP
Ret
QAT
Ret
24th15
Ellan Vannin Motorsport57 Ilario DionisiAUS
THA
ESP
NED
ITA
MAL
GBR
ITA
17
GER
FRA
ESP
QAT
-0
Schmidt Racing77 Kyle RydeAUS
THA
ESP
NED
ITA
MAL
GBR
21
ITA
22
GER
FRA
ESP
QAT
25th0 (15)
88 Nicolás TerolAUS
11
THA
Ret
ESP
3
NED
13
ITA
9
MAL
Ret
GBR
Ret
ITA
18
GER
FRA
ESP
QAT
17th31
2017MV Agusta Reparto Corse61 Alessandro ZacconeAUS
THA
ESP
Ret
NED
18
ITA
10
GBR
Ret
ITA
11
GER
14
POR
Ret
FRA
Ret
ESP
12
QAT
23rd174th145
99 P. J. JacobsenAUS
6
THA
Ret
ESP
3
NED
4
ITA
3
GBR
Ret
ITA
4
GER
Ret
POR
5
FRA
3
ESP
4
QAT
Ret
6th108
Race Department ATK#257 Davide PizzoliAUS
Ret
THA
14
ESP
DNS
NED
Ret
ITA
Ret
GBR
ITA
GER
POR
FRA
ESP
QAT
37th2
25 Alex BaldoliniAUS
13
THA
DNS
ESP
NED
ITA
Ret
GBR
16
ITA
DNS
GER
Ret
POR
DNS
FRA
ESP
QAT
31st3 (8)
69 Xavier CardelúsAUS
THA
ESP
13
NED
ITA
GBR
Ret
ITA
GER
DNS
POR
FRA
ESP
QAT
36th3 (5)
Team Factory Vamag44 Roberto RolfoAUS
1
THA
11
ESP
6
NED
15
ITA
Ret
GBR
14
ITA
18
GER
POR
FRA
ESP
QAT
12th43
87 Lorenzo ZanettiAUS
THA
ESP
NED
ITA
GBR
ITA
GER
6
POR
8
FRA
6
ESP
17
QAT
11
16th33
163 Davide StirpeAUS
THA
ESP
NED
ITA
GBR
ITA
Ret
GER
POR
FRA
ESP
QAT
-0
2018MV Agusta Reparto Corse by Vamag3 Raffaele De RosaAUS
6
THA
7
SPA
Ret
NED
3
ITA
3
GBR
3
CZE
3
MIS
2
POR
4
FRA
7
ARG
Ret
QAT
8
6th1332nd138
86 Ayrton BadoviniAUS
9
THA
15
SPA
Ret
NED
12
ITA
Ret
GBR
7
CZE
Ret
MIS
10
POR
8
FRA
12
ARG
11
QAT
11
11th49
Extreme Racing Bardahl63 Davide StirpeAUS
THA
SPA
NED
ITA
DNS
GBR
CZE
MIS
16
POR
FRA
ARG
QAT
-0
2019MV Agusta Reparto Corse 3 Raffaele De RosaAUS
18
THA
5
SPA
2
NED
Ret
ITA
3
SPA
5
MIS
Ret
GBR
5
POR
Ret
FRA
4
ARG
6
QAT
7
6th1013rd109
22 Federico FuligniAUS
Ret
THA
Ret
SPA
13
NED
15
ITA
14
SPA
Ret
MIS
11
GBR
18
POR
14
FRA
Ret
ARG
QAT
17th13
22 Filippo FuligniAUS
THA
SPA
NED
ITA
SPA
MIS
GBR
POR
FRA
ARG
22
QAT
DNS
2020MV Agusta Reparto Corse 3 Randy KrummenacherPHI
DSQ
JERJERPORPORARAARAARACATCATMAGMAGESTEST-03rd140
3 Raffaele De RosaPHI
DSQ
JER
5
JER
5
POR
3
POR
12
ARA
4
ARA
3
ARA
2
ARA
Ret
CAT
14
CAT
4
MAG
4
MAG
Ret
EST
Ret
EST
3
6th135
22 Federico FuligniPHI
DSQ
JER
13
JER
14
POR
Ret
POR
16
ARA
12
ARA
12
ARA
10
ARA
14
CAT
17
CAT
Ret
MAG
8
MAG
Ret
EST
13
EST
17
18th32
Bold – Pole position
Italics – Fastest lap
* Season in progress.

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: dePrato . Bruno . MV Agusta F3 Triple Middleweight Sportbike- EICMA 2010 Milan Show . Cycle World . 1 July 2019 . en . 1 November 2010.
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  5. Web site: F3 675 . www.mvagusta.com . MV Agusta . 1 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190701213502/https://www.mvagusta.com/en/models/f3/f3-675. 1 July 2019.
  6. MV Agusta F3 675 . Moto IT . 14 February 2012 . 48 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304214121/http://dem.moto.it/magazine/motoit-magazine-n-48.pdf . dead . 4 March 2016 . 1 July 2019.
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  9. Web site: Gibbons . Jordan . New MV Agusta F3 RR sheds weight, increases stiffness and adds aero to go in search of lap records . www.motorcyclenews.com . 28 September 2021 . en . 21 September 2021.
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  11. Web site: Sagar . 2018 MV Agusta F3 675 RC . www.topspeed.com . 1 July 2019 . 21 June 2018.
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  14. Web site: Bestetti . Adriano . MV Agusta F3 800 Ago 2014: in arrivo a Maggio a 23.990 € [FOTO] ]. Motoblog.it . 1 July 2019 . it . 17 April 2014.
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  18. Web site: Sala . Giorgio . MV Agusta F3 XX: arma da pista in edizione limitata . www.motociclismo.it . 28 July 2019 . it . 18 May 2019.
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  29. News: Terol: 'I want to stay in World Supersport'. worldsbk.com. Dorna WSBK. 10 November 2015. 10 November 2015.
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