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Gallery: The Incredibly Beautiful 2017 MV Agusta F4 RC

New racing kit and updated World Superbike livery for the top-of-the-line MV Agusta

October 25, 2016

MV Agusta has unveiled its 2017 F4 RC, its limited-edition literbike that is sold with a racing kit. The bike has been updated for 2017 with changes to the racing kit, and new livery based on the "Reparto Corse" F4 ridden by Leon Camier in the 2016 World Superbike Championship. Scroll through the gallery below to see more images of the bike and kit parts, and to learn more about the 2017 F4 RC.

Just 250 of the F4 RC models will be manufactured. MV clams 205 horsepower for the bike in standard, road-going form, while the racing kit boosts output to 212 horsepower at 13,600 rpm. Claimed dry weight is 403 pounds in road trim, 386 pounds in race trim.Courtesy of MV Agusta

The number 37 represents the number of constructors' world titles won by MV Agusta. The F4 RC incorporates MV's classic TIG-welded trellis chromoly frame with aluminum alloy sideplates, and a single-sided swingarm with an adjustable pivot. Racing suspension includes an Ohlins NIX 30 fork with TiN surface treatment and an Ohlins TTX 36 shock with piggyback reservoir.Courtesy of MV Agusta

Wheel are forged aluminum rims with 120/70 front and 200/55 rear tires. The carbon fiber bodywork incorporates a single-seat tail section, and the racing kit includes ergal aluminum mirror block-off plates.Courtesy of MV Agusta

Each bike is individually numbered on the top triple clamp.Courtesy of MV Agusta

Brembo GP four-piston radial-mount calipers grip 320mm discs up front, incorporating a radial-pump master cylinder. The rear brake is a 210mm disc with a Nissin four-piston caliper; ABS is standard, with the Bosch 9 Plus unit offering Racemode and a rear wheel lift mitigation system.Courtesy of MV Agusta

The kit parts include an SC-Project titanium single-exit exhaust system and dedicated ECU. Each bike is also supplied with a protective cover and a certificate of authentication. The bike's electronics package includes MV's Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System (MVICS) EM2.0, with torque control (four maps), traction control (eight levels) and the EAS 2.0 quickshifter.Courtesy of MV Agusta

The engine covers on the F4 RC are manufactured from magnesium.Courtesy of MV Agusta

Some of the titanium hardware used on the F4 RC.Courtesy of MV Agusta

Bore and stroke of the F4 RC are 79 x 50.9mm for 998cc displacement, and the bike uses MV's radial-valve cylinder head.Courtesy of MV Agusta

British World Superbike rider Leon Camier has signed with MV Agusta Reparto Corse to contest the 2017 WSBK championship aboard the F4 Rc.Courtesy of MV Agusta

The underside of the tailpiece is constructed in carbon fiber to reduce weight as well as to assist with heat transmission.Courtesy of MV Agusta