MV Agusta has launched a super limited edition run of their F3 RC (Reparto Corse) and only six units will be available in India. The bike will set you back Rs 21.99 lakhs ex-showroom. The F3 RC certificate that marks the authenticity and exclusivity of the motorcycle.
The bike comes with a Titanium SC Project exhaust, a power unit for the exhaust which has a different map and traction control for race mode. It has anodised aluminium mirror caps, billet aluminium foot-pegs and clutch and brake levers. The rear seat cover is a fibre-glass one and the bike also has a sport number plate holder. Buyers also get a bike cover and a rear paddock stand. The F3 RC has a triple tone colour scheme and the ‘37’ badge signifies the world title wins that MV Agusta has.
Powering the bike is a 798cc inline triple putting out 153bhp (with the SC Project exhaust installed) at 13,250rpm and 88Nm of torque at 10,600rpm. The SC Project exhaust comes pre-fit in India, unlike international markets. The bike weighs in at 165kg dry and is eight kg lighter than the standard F3 courtesy the SC Project exhaust and other weight-saving measures taken.
Speaking about the announcement, Ajinkya Firodia, managing director of Motoroyale Kinetic said, “As India’s only multi-brand superbike company, we are extremely proud to be associated with MV Augusta, and to offer this limited edition to Indian superbike aficionados. The F3 RC is the racing track version of the F3. MV Agusta boasts of a rich legacy as a Racing champion and has a celebrated history of innovation, mileage, style and speed. The Italian bikemaker offers riders niche products with top-tier features as in the F3 RC. The values of MV Agusta fit right in with the DNA of the Motoroyale Kinetic brand.”
Words by: Karan Ramgopal