Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The 12 most expensive production bikes - Seat 5: MV Agusta F4 100 CC








Let us approach this jewel of her times by the name of motorcycle architecture side, because that says a lot about this bike. CC stands for Claudio Castiglioni, the then-boss, and 100 MV for the number of units built. Castiglioni wanted to build for themselves and 99 "friends" of the MV Agusta brand, the perfect sports bike, regardless of cost. "I chose a bike that I wanted for myself always to give my name, a motorcycle that not only is the race track, of which only 100 built and designed for lovers of the brand MV Agusta was."

The result of this gem of a sports bike that not only technically but also is a visual feast for the eye is. Each has a platinum plaque F4CC on the crown, numbered from 1 – 100.

Nominally 200 hp engine as standard with the Desmosedici in about equal, I must admit Castiglioni, the MV is the most beautiful sports bike at all. The parts used are the only the best materials (mainly titanium, magnesium and carbon) in the price range we take for granted. According to organizer, the CC is 90% of custom-built parts, including the fork feet, the upper fork bridge, the steering damper, the brake and clutch fluid reservoir, the gear shift and brake levers, the footpegs and the side stand. Although she at first glance, the very "vile" normal MV Agusta F4 1000 is similar.

The lining was made ​​of 100% carbon fiber and hand-made filler cap comes from the aerospace industry, all guards in the intake and the air outlets are was made ​​of titanium, and the coolant and the classic four-pipe exhaust system made ​​of titanium. The motor weighs in spite of the larger displacement of 1078cc whopping 4kg less than the motor one F4R. You can imagine how much work has been driven in order to get a really been optimized engine so much weight. The single-sided swingarm to the rear wheel is made entirely of magnesium, as well as all the tops, the alternator cover, etc. Only the frame is made ​​of chrome-molybdenum steel is also reflected in the "normal" F4.

Reported is the F4CC with 187kg dry weight, and 315km / h top speed.

In measuring the performance test found the testers before 189PS, which almost exactly corresponds to the power of the Desmosedici in the approval outfit. While the Ducati presents its unique focus on track performance, the MV is more eye candy, without wanting to go significantly lower. In the living room, the organizer makes any event, the figure is much better encounter while on the racetracks of the world, probably more significantly, the Duc.

For motorcycles are included in the price a Girard-Perregaux-Clock and a Trussardi leather jacket with emblem F4. Whether one's the extra cost is worth the Duc, everyone must decide for themselves who has the necessary € masses. Because he gets one at all.