MV F4-1000R gets fastest stock 1000cc title at Bonneville

[matthewt]

The 2007 MV Agusta F4-1000R raced across the salt flats during the 58th Annual Bonneville National Speedweek land speed trials (August 12-18, 2006) and into the Southern California Timing Association record books as the fastest production class 1000cc motorcycle in the world with an average combined speed of 185.882 MPH (299.148 KPH) and a highest single speed of 187.726 MPH (302.116 KPH).

A collaboration between Team Manager, Bob Leppan of TT Motorcycles, Rider Roosevelt ‘Rosey’ Lackey, Tuner Eraldo Ferracci of Fast By Ferracci Racing Products, Primary Sponsor, Gary Kohs, of Fine Art Models, and Matthew Stutzman, MV Agusta GM, the group focused their efforts on attaining the Land Speed Record for the 1000cc Production Engine / Production Frame (P-P) class previously set at 182.759 MPH. The 1000cc “P-P” record is particularly desirable as it based upon unmodified “showroom stock” production models available at any authorized dealer.

Throughout the qualifying runs, the F4-1000R showcased its renowned high speed stability while delivering a factory rated 174 HP and 81.8 ft./lb. of torque to the Utah Salt Flats, propelling the motorcycle unerringly to the very limits of traction and aerodynamics. Veteran rider Roosevelt 'Rosey' Lackey, who piloted the F4-1000R on its record run said that “the bike is so beautiful, it does everything you could want for it to do, with nothing ill at all in any way shape or form, no hiccups anywhere. I love that motorcycle just the way it is.”

The Bonneville effort is yet another step in the contemporary MV Agusta brand’s return to organized racing and complements emerging efforts in both Europe and the United States. Cagiva USA, Inc., the official North American importer of MV Agusta, has set its sights on AMA homologation for Superstock in 2007, and CEO Larry Ferracci notes that “with a performance like this at its Bonneville debut, the MV Agusta F4-1000R is proving to be the platform that will bring MV Agusta’s historic championship-winning success to US racetracks in the very near future.”

[R6_kid]

interesting. Would good to see a listing of all previous tests for showroom bikes and what gearing they used to get what speeds. Then it wouldnt be so hit and miss on 'your' bikes actual top speed.

[DingDong]

The bike of my dreams:love:

[WINJA]

If It Was Stock Why Do They Need A Tuner? Bet It Was Fiddled With

[ZeroIndex]

so.. which bike had the previous record?

[matthewt]

If It Was Stock Why Do They Need A Tuner? Bet It Was Fiddled With

The Ferracci family are the MV importers for the US. Eraldo's involvement may of had nothing to do with tuning the bike.

[Lou Girardin]

Truly the Ferrari of motorcycles.

[sAsLEX]

interesting. Would good to see a listing of all previous tests for showroom bikes and what gearing they used to get what speeds. Then it wouldnt be so hit and miss on 'your' bikes actual top speed.

At rough guess the "Stock" and "showroom model" bike would have the same gearing as the "stock" and "showroom model" bike.....I may of missed something there though like the bit where they say slightly modified....

[Bend-it]

Truly the Ferrari of motorcycles.

I'd say more the McLaren of bikes... Ducati would still be the ferrari... :yes:

I guess Suzuki would be the Mitsubishi of bikes
Yamaha the Subaru of bikes
Kawasaki.... Toyota?
HD = Chevy

What's the Rolls Royce of bikes?

[Finn]

Given the testing was done at Bonneville, it's an unfair comparision after all, the surface is salt. One drop of moisture and any jap bike would be a pile of rust in no time.

[Lou Girardin]

I'd say more the McLaren of bikes...


Wash your mouth out.
McLaren is just a bitza company of johnny-come-lately's. It's even going to be owned by Germans, for God's sake. German's think soul comes from a microprocessor.

[Bend-it]

If the fastest motor and best handling come from microprocessors, then gimme more microprocessors, I say!! Put one in the engine, one for the suspension, one for the brakes, one for the throttle, one for the clutch, one for the rider...

MORE MICROPROCESSORS!!! MuaHAHAH!HAHAHA!!!

[nudemetalz]

If the fastest motor and best handling come from microprocessors, then gimme more microprocessors, I say!! Put one in the engine, one for the suspension, one for the brakes, one for the throttle, one for the clutch, one for the rider...

MORE MICROPROCESSORS!!! MuaHAHAH!HAHAHA!!!


My Missus says I have a Micro-Processor..
What does she mean by that...??

[Bend-it]

Just one?? That's obviously not good enough!! Go out and buy somemore, you can these days, you know!

[sAsLEX]

If the fastest motor and best handling come from microprocessors, then gimme more microprocessors, I say!! Put one in the engine, one for the suspension, one for the brakes, one for the throttle, one for the clutch, one for the rider...

MORE MICROPROCESSORS!!! MuaHAHAH!HAHAHA!!!

thats how it will end up and give me more and more work..... thanks!

[gamgee]

I'd say more the McLaren of bikes... Ducati would still be the ferrari... :yes:

I guess Suzuki would be the Mitsubishi of bikes
Yamaha the Subaru of bikes
Kawasaki.... Toyota?
HD = Chevy

What's the Rolls Royce of bikes?

probably the Y2K with it's rolls royce jet engine :Punk:

[eliot-ness]

What's the Rolls Royce of bikes?

Brough Superior earned that title, with full agreement from Rolls Royce back in the 1930s

[Edbear]

Brough Superior earned that title, with full agreement from Rolls Royce back in the 1930s



Yup! Old technology very carefully put together. I used to dream about the Brough's!

Can't say I agree with the others, entirely, either, but the MV is in my opinion the "Ferrari of Motorcycles" as has been attested in the "other" thread.

I'm not surprised at the achievement by the MV. they have been proving themselves the equal of the Jappas lately, performance wise. I have stated elsewhere that I disgree with the restrictions the factories have put on their bikes and that even if never used, it should be available, or what's the point of the Busa and the ZX14?

[Lou Girardin]

We have a food processor, and that's faster than any McLaggin.

[Ghost Lemur]

What I want to see is MV back in MotoGP.

Oh yeah.

Oh and MV are the Ferrari, Ducati are the "Lamborghini".

[matthewt]

Oh and MV are the Ferrari, Ducati are the "Lamborghini".

I would see that the other way around really. From my point of view Ducati are the Ferrari of motorcycles because like Ferrari Ducati are the most "common". Lamborghini on the other hand are a bit less "common".

I was at the Ducati factory a few years ago and the Museum guide pointed out a link between Ducati and Ferrari but I think it was more related to italian culture than anything else.

[limbimtimwim]

So, does any know how modified was Mr Sampson's bike was last year?

http://www.cdd.co.nz/sprint/EastWestSprintResultsSep2005.htm

Number 17.

[matthewt]

So, does any know how modified was Mr Sampson's bike was last year?

http://www.cdd.co.nz/sprint/EastWestSprintResultsSep2005.htm

Number 17.

Not sure what changes (if any) Tony made.

It would be nice to get a list of all the bikes they ran in the P-P class to see what else had a go. Surely there must of been other manufacturers there as well.

[Blackbird]

Brough Superior earned that title, with full agreement from Rolls Royce back in the 1930s

I have the book of the same title which I chose for a school prize a squillion years ago. A great read with wonderful photos and line drawings in it, including their flat four!

[mikey]

at a guess, few litres of av gas in tank, 60psi, an had brakes backed right off..... which im sure mv would of also done.

[MattRSK]

German's think soul comes from a microprocessor.

Does it not?

[Lou Girardin]

Does it not?

No, micro-processors in vehicles are for arsesouls.

[MattRSK]

No, micro-processors in vehicles are for arsesouls.

Oh ok, thanks for clearing that up. Continue...

[imdying]

The most outstanding feature of a Ferrari is its price... and given that, Ducati with their $150,000 Desmodici has the most in common :yes:

[Finn]

The most outstanding feature of a Ferrari is its price... and given that, Ducati with their $150,000 Desmodici has the most in common :yes:

MV just released a $100k + bike too.

[imdying]

Heh, probably for that very reason :lol:

[MVnut]

MV 1000R would have won 'Masterbike' this year too if they hadn change da rules... 2 seconds a lap quicka than the Kwaka

[MVnut]

I think MV & Ducati both think of themselves as the Ferrari of motorcycles...MV is