MV Agusta F3 800

Chinese two-wheeler manufacturer Loncin Moto Company to build small capacity motorcycles ranging from 350 to 500cc. Under this partnership, the bikes will be designed by MV Agusta but manufactured in China. The bikes are expected to be named Brutale 350/500, F2 350/500, Turismo Veloce 350/500 and Dragster 350/500. We expect these bikes to be launched in India by late 2021 or early 2022.

MotoRoyale has launched the MV Agusta F3 800 RC in India for a price of Rs 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom, pan India). That's a premium of Rs 4 lakh over the standard model. That said, the extra dough does get you some premium equipment like lightweight SC-Project exhaust, aluminium parts, rear cowl, paddock stand and a certificate of origin. MV Agusta also offers a special ECU remap that allows its 798cc inline triple motor to make 153PS of power at 13,250rpm using the aftermarket exhaust. That's an increment of  5PS over the standard F3 800. Torque output of 88Nm remains unchanged. Its 6-speed transmission comes paired with a slipper clutch for clutchless up and down shifts. Putting a leash on the bike are a couple of electronic rider aids like ride-by-wire, four rider modes,  eight levels of traction control, Bosch ABS system with Race Mode and Rear-wheel Lift-up Mitigation. Suspension duties are handled by fully adjustable Marzocchi USD forks and a Sachs monoshock. Its braking setup comprises of twin 320mm disc mated to Brembo monobloc calipers and a single 220mm rear disc brake, also from Brembo. The bike adorns the company's Reparto Corse livery and the number 37 which pays homage to all the world titles won by the brand.