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Triple Treat! MV Agusta Unveils the Ultra-Exclusive F3

                                                    Competizione





                                                                  U p g r a d e d         carbon  front  mudguard  equipped
                                                                  Suspension              with cooling ducts.
                                                                  Building  on  the
                                                                  a l r e a d y           Performance Specifications
                                                                  impressive  F3          With  the  new  high-mounted
                                                                  RR—previously           Akrapovič exhaust system, the F3
                                                                  a w a r d e d   f o u r   Competizione  delivers  a  claimed
                                                                  stars  by  Chief        157.8bhp  at  13,500rpm  from  its
                                                                  R o a d   Te s t e r    798cc  three-cylinder  engine,  now
                                                                  M i c h a e l           compliant with Euro5+ regulations
                                                                  N e e v e s — M V       in road trim.
                                                                  A g u s t a   h a s     Engine  refinement  is  enhanced
                                                                  e q u i p p e d   t h e   with a nine-disc assist and slipper
                                                                  C o m p e t i z i o n e   clutch, reducing lever pull force by
                                                                  w i t h    f u l l y    approximately  50%,  aiding  in
              outique  Italian  brand  MV       adjustable  Öhlins  NIX30  43mm           smooth  starts  and  stops.  An
              Agusta  has  introduced  its      upside-down  forks  and  an  Öhlins       up/down quickshifter is also likely to
       Bmost  extreme  supersport               TTX36  rear  shock.  The  rear            be included for seamless shifting.
       machine yet, the limited-edition F3      suspension  is  fully  adjustable  as
       Competizione,  based  on  the
       already exclusive F3 RR, priced at       well, featuring a remote piggyback
                                                adjuster  concealed  behind  the
       £21,700.This  new  track-focused         b l a c k e d - o u t   s i n g l e - s i d e d
       model  will  be  limited  to  just  300   swingarm.
       units,  each  hand-built  at  the        The suspension setup is designed
       company’s Varese factory. The F3
       RR,  which  debuted  in  2022,           to  save  about  one  kilogram
                                                compared  to  the  RR’s  standard
       features side-mounted winglets, an       Marzocchi forks and Sachs shock.
       advanced  IMU,  ABS,  and  an
       exposed rear wheel design.

                                                                                          Advanced Electronics
                                                                                          The  F3  Competizione  features
                                                                                          upgraded  electronics,  including  a
                                                                                          six-axis  IMU  paired  with  a  new
                                                                                          ECU. Riders can choose from four
                                                                                          riding modes and benefit from eight
                                                                                          levels  of  traction  control,  while  a
                                                                                          ride-by-wire  throttle  system
                                                                                          includes standard cruise control.
                                                Weight-Saving Features
                                                Additional  weight  savings  come         In Race mode, the rear ABS can be
       Aerodynamic Enhancements                 from  carbon  wheels,  which  MV          deactivated  for  aggressive  riding
       The  F3  Competizione  retains  the      Agusta  claims  reduce  unsprung          and  drifting  into  corners,  with  an
       F3  RR's  winglets,  generating  a       mass  by  3kg  compared  to  the          optional  launch  control  feature
       claimed 8kg of downforce at around       standard  aluminum  options.  This        available for those looking for even
       150mph  (240kph).  Despite  being        enhancement  improves  the  bike's        more  performance  on  the  track.
       lightweight,  the  Competizione  is      agility on the track while adding to      LHR
       said to be 14kg lighter than the RR      its exotic appeal.
       and comes with a dedicated track
       kit,  including  a  non-homologated      Up  front,  the  bike  features  four-
       full  titanium Akrapovič  exhaust,  a    piston  radial  Brembo  calipers
       bike cover, a fiberglass seat cover,      paired with 320mm discs. Further
       and  a  certificate  of  authenticity.    weight  reduction  is  achieved
       Each unit is individually numbered       through the adoption of a lithium-
       for authenticity.                        ion battery, which cuts an additional
                                                3kg. The calipers are protected by a





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