MV Agusta’s Latest Track Weapon Is All Set To Obliterate Its Rivals

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the governing body of motorcycle racing is all set to introduce new rules to include 800cc triples and 900cc twin class in the WorldSSP Championship. In anticipation of the announcement, MV Agusta has unveiled the 2022 F3 RR, the ultimate version of the Italian brand’s middleweight supersports.

The most obvious change in the 2022 MV Agusta F3 RR is in its design. Though the supersport doesn’t deviate much from the original design, the new aerodynamic package adds new side-mounted strakes, an updated windscreen, and a new race-inspired front fender that directs more air to the radiator. All of the components contribute 7.7kg of downforce at 241kmph.

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But the changes to the F3 RR aren’t just skin deep. MV Agusta has already updated the 798cc inline triple for 2021. This engine now packs new crank and conrod bearings, new fuel injectors, and a new clutch basket. The bike now develops 149PS at 13,200rpm and 88Nm at 10,100rpm.

If that doesn’t cut it for you, MV Agusta has a race kit on offer that comprises an Akrapovic race exhaust, CNC components, and a race-spec ECU. The components shed 8kg from the stock trim, while pushing the redline up by 250rpm and in turn belting out an impressive 157PS.

Of course, to put down all that performance with grace is the new electronics package, with an exclusive IMU developed by e-Novia that adds traction anc wheelie control, along with the Continental-sourced MK100 cornering ABS system. The bike has now also been equipped with a new bi-directional quickshifter. Finally, there’s a new 5.5-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity, and even a turn-by-turn navigation.

The steel trellis frame of the 2022 F3 RR has been updated too. Now, with the new frame plates the chassis is claimed to have better torsional and lateral rigidity. Even the wheels are now lighter by seven percent, decreasing their moment on interia by 10 percent, resulting in better braking and acceleration.

The top-of-the-line F3 comes equipped with fully-adjustable 43mm Marzochhi fork offering 125mm travel and Sachs monoshock with 130mm travel. Braking is handled by Brembo monoblocs up front clamped onto 320mm discs, while a single 220mm disc paired with a 2-piston caliper takes up the duties at the rear.

The 2022 MV Agusta F3 RR has been priced at $25,270 or approximately Rs 18.2 lakh (excluding Indian taxes and duties). With this bike, MV Agusta has definitely stepped up its game, and as much as we’d love to see this bike in India, it is unlikely to happen anytime soon, since the brand is still looking for a partner in India after the fallout with Motoroyale.