This is one shoot out that most superbike riders would like to see happen, to this day it has never happened, the MV Agusta factory say the new 800 RR’s will certainly clean up in a full shoot out test. After all that’s exactly why they created the 3 cylinder 800’s, they made them all round performers, lighter, stronger, faster and far better handlers, quick of the mark with all the latest in the electronic department, some say it was designed just to take on the larger machines.
The arrival of the three-cylinder engines in the MV Agusta range has reaffirmed the brands technological supremacy: in fact, it has allowed MVA to widen the range of models on offer, as well as differentiating the available displacements and the price ranges. With this product development strategy focused on design excellence and racing-derived solutions, MV Agusta has achieved a level of commercial success that has led to expansion throughout Europe and beyond, not to mention the fantastic victories it has taken in the Supersport World Championship, starting this year in the opening WSBK round at Phillip Island in Australia.
Of the many three-cylinder engine characteristics worth a mention, first and foremost are the compact engine size and extremely low weight: MV Agusta was ahead of what is now the popular trend of making vehicles ever lighter, gaining clear advantages in terms of riding dynamics. In fact, all of the three cylinder models have been voted top of the class in their respective segments by testers for major publications around the world.
For MV Agusta the RR designated models have always represented top shelf evolution, the synthesis of performance, design and exclusivity. The 800 RR’s set new frontiers with an exceptional weight-to-power ratio for the segment and the engine capacity. This allows MVA to take on competitors with larger capacity engines R&D and development operations were focused on the engine and the fuel system: specifically a second bank of shower injectors was placed in the filter box. The new MVICS 2.0 system, which optimises engine response at any rpm, adjusting output and further improving the already impressive stride of the MV Agusta three cylinder models.
The EAS 2.0 quickshifter is part of the standard equipment that makes the RR units so exclusive: it provides electronic assistance not only in the gear selection phase but also when downshifting. It works in the Sport and Custom maps as long as the speed is above 30 kph. It revolutionises ones approach to riding. First and foremost, it optimises shifting times when riding sportily: at the same time it increases comfort if you are using the bike in the city or for touring. For racing it’s the complete package
“We will welcome any challenge for our MV Agusta 800 RR’s,” said Craig Langton. All I can say is bring it on our little 800 is waiting; perhaps one of the magazines is prepared to set this up sometime soon.”
For more information on the new MV Augusta 800 RR’s call Cayenne World on 011 244 1900 or visit their web site www.cayenne.co.za
