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vvwwvv f f The new, 2018 MV Agusta F3 675 RC and F3 800 RC models have been announced featuring numerous changes. Euro 4 compliance drove many of the engine changes, but MV Agusta has gone beyond this to change other mechanical and chassis elements. Here is the full press release from MV Agusta: Varese, 2nd November 2017 – Throughout MV Agusta’s history, racing bikes and production models have always been closely entwined. A fact highlighted by extraordinary successes, such as the outstanding results achieved by the Italian manufacturer in recent years in the World Super- bike and Supersport championships. Ever since the F3 was first con- ceived, engineers, designers and the racing department have worked as a compact team: the chassis, engine and electronics have been de- veloped with the dual goal of winning on track and bringing the unique thrills of a race bike to the road. With the RC range, MV Agusta once again highlights its aptitude for rac- ing: the F3 675 RC and F3 800 RC have much in common with the bikes seen at national and international race events yet are also exhilarat- ing road bikes. Further development has made the 2018 models Euro 4 compliant. A variety of updates have been implemented to comply with the new standard, which requires a 50% cut in emissions and 48% less noise compared to Euro 3. On the styling front, new colours and graph- ics mirror those seen on the actual race bikes. The gearbox has undergone a complete over- With their red wheels – a direct Supersport off- haul to make shifting easier and reduce clutch shoot – the 2018 F3 RC bikes are unmistakeable. lever effort. Exhaust manifolds have also been ENGINE redesigned, while the F3 RC silencer – supplied Despite the switch to Euro 4, the most striking by SC Project – derives directly from the unit parameter remains maximum power. The F3 675 used by the Racing Department. MV AGUSTA ANNOUNCES 2018 RC RC touches 128 hp (94kW) at 14,500 rpm with 71 As on the F3 675 and F3 800, the RC models Nm (7.24 kgm) of torque at 10,900 rpm; the F3 introduce new engine covers. These enhance engine protection in the event of a collision or 800 reaches 148 hp (108kW) at 13,000 rpm with 675 AND 800 MODELS 88 Nm (8.97 kgm) of torque at 10,600 rpm. Some fall and reduce mechanical noise emissions. All of the most significant technical redesigns on without compromising that distinctive MV Agus- ta sound. the 2018 models concern the balance shaft, the primary gearing, the intake cam profles and the ELECTRONICS valves. The F3 675 RC and 800 RC control platform, 9 9 china 2 wheels