Built around MV Agusta's sport motorcycle platform, the 2008 MV Agusta F4 1078 RR312 relies on a 1078.3 cc (65.8 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 190 HP (138.7 kW) at 12,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 124 Nm (91.5 lb-ft) at 8,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 176.2 HP per liter and a 4,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,200 rpm) and peak power (12,200 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the F4 1078 RR312 measures 192 kg (423 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.99 HP/kg (1.01 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,408 mm (55.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 300 km/h (186 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2008 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
176.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.99 HP/kg (1.01 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,200–12,200 rpm
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement1078.3 ccm (65.80 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power190.0 HP (138.7 kW)) @ 12200 RPM
Torque124.0 Nm (12.6 kgf-m or 91.5 ft.lbs) @ 8200 RPM
Compression13.1:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 55.0 mm (3.1 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM13000
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed300.0 km/h (186.4 mph)
Chassis
Trail104 mm (4.1 inches)
Front SuspensionUpside-down telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload adjustment
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionProgressive, single shock absorber with rebound compression damping and spring preload
Rear Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1408 mm (55.4 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø210 mm (8.3 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight192.0 kg (423.3 pounds)
Power/Weight0.9896 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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