MV Agusta F3 series

The bike was designed by Adrian Morton and the engine designed by Ezio Mascheroni. It was first shown at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan on 2 November 2010, and incorporates the lines of the MV Agusta F4, with the diamond headlamp, tapered seat shell and single-sided swinging arm offering a view of the rear rim. Unlike the F4, the exhausts are not positioned under the seat but open on the right side of the bike, just in front of the rear wheel. The limited edition Oro (Gold) version went on sale in December 2011 and the standard model in January 2012. Since 2013, the F3 has been offered with two different engine sizes: 675 and 800 cc. The F3 was developed in conjunction with the Brutale 3 cylinder, ushering in a new chassis and new engine, giving the brand a new lease of life on the commercial front. The engine of the F3 serves as the basis for the entire 3-cylinder range of the manufacturer: the Rivale, Stradale and Turismo Veloce "hypermotard" models. ==Technology==

The 675 cc engine uses a three-cylinder layout, which has given many world titles to the Varese company, but has been enriched by modern technology, such as multi-map wire guidance, to optimise engine performance based on needs and rider's preferences and controlled through simple settings. A counter-rotating (reverse) crankshaft is used, which had previously only been used on MotoGP motorcycles, such as the Yamaha YZR-M1, which counteracts the centripetal forces of the wheels allowing the bike to turn faster. The bore and stroke are 79 mm and 45.9 mm, which is an extremely short-stroke. In conjunction with titanium valves, this allows an extremely high speed engine speed. The engine develops 126 bhp at 14,400 rpm. Motor control is handled by the MV Agusta MVICS system, which includes ride-by-wire motor control. This includes four pre-set and one individually adjustable rider's setting (similar to the BMW system) as well as an adjustable traction control with eight levels, followed soon after by the F3 RR. ==Color variants==

Every year, several colour variants of the F3 are offered, mostly the classic red/silver with a black frame, white with red frame and grey/black with red frame. ==675 cc Models==

F3 675 The "baseline" model of the series, introduced in 2012 F3 Serie Oro A limited edition of 200 machines were produced to mark the launch of the new model series. The model has gold finished rear frame plates, swinging arms and wheels. Öhlins suspension, racing-spec Brembo brakes and carbon-fibre bodywork are fitted. The model comes with a certificate of authenticity and a gold badge on the top yoke engraved with the production number. F3 675 RC Introduced in 2018, the F3 675 RC (Reparto Corse) is a model inspired by the MV racers. It features an uprated engine (133 bhp) and chassis. A race-spec titanium exhaust system is fitted. Production is limited to 350 machines. ==800 cc Models==

F3 800 Introduced in 2013, the F3 800 features the larger 800 cc engine, developing 148 bhp. F3 800 AGO In 2014 a special version, the F3 800 AGO was introduced. It was dedicated to the former MV multiple world champion Giacomo Agostini. Production was limited to 300 units. It was equipped with lightweight components made of magnesium and carbon, bringing the weight down to 171 kg. The electronic management of the bike was integrated with the MVICS system (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System). The bikes were finished in red, white and green (Italian tricolor colours) and autographed by Agostini. F3 800 RC Like the smaller 675 RC, this 2018 350 units limited edition receives an updated engine, chassis and bodywork from the MV race shop. Power is increased to 153 bhp. F3 XX The track only F3 XX was announced in May 2019 by Reparto Corse. Engine output has been increased to @ 13,000 RPM, and weight has been reduced to (dry). Extensive use is made of carbon fibre. Amongst the electronics suite is data logging to analyse lap times. F3 Rosso The F3 Rosso was introduced in 2021 as the new entry-level model using the Euro 5 compliant engine. It also had a revised frame that was stiffer than previous models and had revised steering geometry. Like other MV Rosso models, the machine was finished in red. F3 Competizione In 2024, MV Agusta announced the 2025 F3 Competizione with a production run of 300 units. Featuring various upgrades, it produces 160 hp at 13,500 rpm with the race kit. The RR's Marzocchi and Sachs suspension has been swapped for Ohlins, reducing weight by 1 kg, whilst an adjustable Ohlins steering damper offers 19 firmness levels. BST carbon wheels replace the RR's aluminium units. With the full race kit, the Competizione is 14 kg lighter than the RR, or 7 kg lighter in stock form. In road trim, the motorcycle now passes the Euro5+ motorcycle emission standard. ==Racing==

Two MV Agusta F3 675 competed in the 2013 Supersport World Championship season with bikes managed by Team ParkinGO; Roberto Rolfo and Christian Iddon rode the bikes achieving three podiums. In 2014 MV Agusta made any official return to racing. Giovanni Castiglioni, chairman and President of MV Agusta, signed an agreement with Alexander Yakhnich, Chairman of Yakhnich Motorsport, to establish the new MV Agusta Reparto Corse for the 2014 season. The team was operated by Yakhnich Motorsport and competed in the Supersport and Superbike World Championships. In June 2014 Castiglioni and Yakhnich signed an agreement giving MV Agusta control over all operations concerning the racing team. Rider Jules Cluzel scored 3 wins for the team and finished 2nd in the championship this season. The ATK Racing Team also entered an F3 in 3 races of the 2014 Supersport World Championship, ridden by Alex Baldolini Jules Cluzel and Lorenzo Zanetti rode for Reparto Corse in 2015, Cluzel winning 3 races. In 2016, Cluzel and Zanetti were retained by Reparto Corse, Cluzel winning 2 races. Baldolini again rode for Race Department ATK#25 and Roberto Rolfo for Team Factory Vamag. Schmidt Racing entered Kyle Ryde and Nicolás Terol on MVs, but changed to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R machines part way through the season. Ilario Dionisi rode an F3 for Ellan Vannin Motorsport in Misano. P. J. Jacobsen and Alessandro Zaccone rode for Reparto Corse in 2017. Davide Pizzoli joined Baldolini at Race Department ATK#25, but was replaced by Lorenzo Zanetti from Germany onwards. MV Agusta Reparto Corse partnered with Team Vamag in late 2017 in preparation for the 2018 Supersport World Championship. The team was known as MV Agusta Reparto Corse by Vamag that season. Raffaele De Rosa and Ayrton Badovini were the two riders for the team. Davide Stirpe rode an F3 in two rounds for Extreme Racing Bardahl. In 2019 Raffaele De Rosa was retained by Reparto Corse and joined by Federico Fuligni. Supersport World Championship Results Bold – Pole positionItalics – Fastest lap* Season in progress. ==References==