RVS

2018 MV Agusta RVS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around MV Agusta's naked motorcycle platform, the 2018 MV Agusta RVS pairs a 798 cc (48.7 cu in) oil & air-cooled in-line three, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 140 HP (102.2 kW) at 12,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 87 Nm (64.2 lb-ft) at 10,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 175.4 HP per liter and a 2,400 rpm working window between peak torque (10,100 rpm) and peak power (12,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the RVS measures 168 kg (370 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.83 HP/kg (1.2 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,380 mm (54.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16.6-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 244 km (152 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph).