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

**matthewt** · 22nd August 2006, 23:45

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:Me** · 22nd August 2006, 23:51

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** · 23rd August 2006, 06:18

The bike of my dreams

**WINJA** · 23rd August 2006, 07:19

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

**ZeroIndex** · 23rd August 2006, 07:27

so.. which bike had the previous record?

**matthewt** · 23rd August 2006, 08:06

Originally Posted by WINJA

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** · 23rd August 2006, 08:18

Truly the Ferrari of motorcycles.

**sAsLEX** · 23rd August 2006, 09:58

Originally Posted by gareth_d

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** · 23rd August 2006, 10:08

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Truly the Ferrari of motorcycles.

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

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** · 23rd August 2006, 10:18

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** · 23rd August 2006, 10:20

Originally Posted by Bend-it

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** · 23rd August 2006, 10:39

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** · 23rd August 2006, 10:56

Originally Posted by 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!!!

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

**Bend-it** · 23rd August 2006, 11:09

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

**sAsLEX** · 23rd August 2006, 11:11

Originally Posted by 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!!!

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