Engineered by MV Agusta for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2017 MV Agusta F4 RC utilizes a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 212 HP (154.7 kW) at 13,600 rpm while maximum torque reaches 115 Nm (84.8 lb-ft) at 9,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 212.4 HP per liter and a 4,300 rpm working window between peak torque (9,300 rpm) and peak power (13,600 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the F4 RC measures 175 kg (386 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.21 HP/kg (0.83 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 302 km/h (188 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2016 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
212.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.21 HP/kg (0.83 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,300–13,600 rpm
Standover Height
830 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsRadial valve
Power212.0 HP (154.7 kW)) @ 13600 RPM
Torque115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 9300 RPM
Compression13.4:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 50.9 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionIntegrated ignition - injection system MVICS (Motor and Vehicle Integrated Control System) with eight injectors Engine control unit Eldor EM2.0, throttle body full drive by wire Mikuni, pencil-coil with ion-sensing technology, control of detonation and
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-disc with back torque limiting device
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