MV Agusta F4 Claudio: another step towards the most beautiful motorcycle ever

MV Agusta F4 Claudio – Nice news at home MV Agusta. The company presented the new MV Agusta F4 Claudio, the tribute to a man, Claudius Castiglioni, who dedicated his life to beauty, style, performance and attention to detail which under his expert eye took the shape of a motorcycle that has always been synonymous with uniqueness. MV Agusta F4 Claudio it is the highest expression of his dream.

MV Agusta F4 Claudio: a sporting heart beats under the hull

The technical basis of the MV Agusta F4 Claudio is made up of the F4 RC, the extreme and racing-derived evolution of the F4 project. The points of contact with the bike that defends the colors of MV Agusta in the Superbike World Championship are very numerous, and the performances are confirmed to be exciting. the engine reaches a maximum power, in track configuration, of 212 hp (158 kW) at the crankshaft at 13.450 rpm, with torque reaching 115 Nm (11,7 kgm) at 9.300 rpm. In standard trim, approved for road use, the maximum power reaches 205 hp (151 kW). The MVICS (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) integrated ignition and injection system, developed entirely by MV Agusta and used in various configurations across the entire range, on the F4 Claudio uses eight injectors: four lower Mitsubishi and four upper Magneti Marelli a increased flow rate. The Eldor EM2.0 engine control unit also manages the full Ride By Wire Mikuni throttle body and the pencil coils with "ion-sensing" technology, detonation control and misfire.

Numerous interventions have been specifically studied by the Racing Department for the F4 Claudio, such as the intake and exhaust ducts of the head have been revised to improve fluid dynamic efficiency; the valve bowls with DLC treatment have made it possible to reduce friction and therefore obtain greater power. The reduction of friction has also been extended to other moving parts, for example the piston with Asso segment. To make the transmission even more efficient, the F4 Claudio is fitted with an STM multi-disc clutch in an oil bath, with mechanical anti-hopping device, activated by a Brembo radial master cylinder. The gearbox, which has been removable since the origins of the F4 project, has six gear ratios with always meshing gears.

MV Agusta F4 Claudio: electronics derived from the Superbike

The electronic equipment largely derives from the experience accumulated over years of competitions in the Superbike world championship. There are four maps, the selection of which is instantaneous thanks to the racing button panel intended exclusively for the F4 Claudio: the traditional Normal, Sport and Rain are joined by the Custom, which allows you to further customize the intervention parameters, such as the response of the throttle control and engine braking.

The traction control, which makes use of an advanced and complete inertial platform, includes eight levels of action, capable of satisfying the rider's needs in all driving conditions, from the track with high-grip asphalt to the road with wet or slippery. The MV EAS 2.0 electronic gearbox is fitted as standard, with electronic Up&Down assistance. The MV Agusta F4 Claudio also has the AIM dashboard with data acquisition, integrated GPS and specific software. Especially on the track, it allows you to monitor the dynamic behavior of the motorbike with extreme reliability, to the benefit of performance and riding enjoyment. This component has been customized exclusively for MV Agusta and offers dedicated graphics.

MV Agusta F4 Claudio: beautiful and very light

The F4 Claudio makes abundant use of titanium, carbon fiber and light alloys, which help keep the weight down and enhance the aesthetic impact of the bike. The entire fairing is made of carbon fiber; the specifically designed texture sees the alternation of areas with a glossy finish and others with a matte finish. The design is enhanced by a precious golden thread, made of copper coated through an anodic treatment. The front fairing, the side panels, the tip and the single-seat tail cover are the result of careful processing of carbon fibre, like the BST Rapid Teck rims, an absolute reference in the field of racing components.

Titanium is used for the terminals of the SC-Project exhaust system, supplied with the racing kit which features the Claudio logo applied via laser on the silencers; another peculiarity is the CNC machining of the rear cap. There is also space for titanium for screws, while aluminum alloys machined on numerically controlled machine tools take over as regards functional components such as the largely lightened upper steering plate; height-adjustable rider footrests; the rear wheel nut, mounted cantilevered on the splendid mono-arm; the brake and clutch levers, the racing button panels, the hydraulic fluid tank caps for the braking system and the clutch, and the fuel cap. The driver's seat contributes to sealing the exclusivity of the F4 Claudio, which is characterized by its quilted workmanship, with the Claudio logo embroidered.

MV Agusta F4 Claudio: top brakes and chassis

The braking system exploits the maximum technical evolution that Brembo makes available for top-of-the-range models. The Brembo Stilema 4-piston monobloc radial calipers (diameter 30 mm) are driven by a pump that is also radial. The two front discs, with a diameter of 320 mm, make use of Brembo Racing technology with T-Drive system, steel braking band and aluminum flange.

The F4 Claudio proposes the frame layout with mixed structure, which combines conceptual and stylistic originality with undoubted effectiveness, considering the excellent rigidity values. The single-arm fixing pin is housed on the plates: the latter is made of aluminum alloy and allows a wheel travel of 120 mm. The Öhlins shock absorbers guarantee maximum effectiveness, even when used on the track and the USD NIX 30 type fork with TiN surface treatment and 43 mm diameter stanchions has separate manual adjustment in compression (left side) and rebound (right side) , as well as the spring preload adjustment. The F4 Claudio is fitted with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tyres, in the sizes 120/70 ZR17 front and 200/55 ZR17 rear: the shoulder is characterized by the golden colour, another aesthetic solution reserved for the F4 Claudio.