With nearly the power of a liter-bike, matched to the weight and handling of a 600, the new three-cylinder MV Agusta F3 800 takes the best of both worlds and puts it into a superb package. Handily, despite it sharing the same MV looks and build quality as its siblings, the F3 800 also happens to be considerably less expensive than the F4, and potentially falls within grasp of those who want a superbike, but don’t have the desire to step up to the liter-class. The secret to the success of MV’s 800 is that the (claimed) 148 horsepower peak output closely matches the capability of today’s tires. In other words, a 600 doesn’t quite have the horsepower, and a 1000 has too much. Both traditional choices are eminently rideable; the 600 rider has to focus on maintaining momentum, while the liter-bike pilot is constantly wary of a highside. The MV F3 however, allows the pilot to focus on his riding technique rather than managing the machine. At a claimed dry weight of just over 380 pounds, the F3 is simply a 600-class motorcycle with a much bigger engine, so the MV F3 800 fooled me into thinking I’d taken my riding to another level. As an ideal track day machine, novices will find it forgiving, and experts will find they ride it more consistently and can lap quicker on it. The new MV F3 800 is a tightly focused superbike that has power that feels like a liter-class machine — without the associated fear factor — and yet, because it has the weight and handling of a 600, it can be thrown around with aplomb. MV Agusta has found the perfect balance and produced a brilliant, confidence inspiring package that does just about everything right. This bike is all stock, and like all our bikes will be fully serviced, inspected and detailed at the time you take delivery. See this and other great deals at www.cyclehunters.com Haldeman Auto/cyclehunters.com 102 Old Ebenezer Rd Lebanon Pa, 17046 717-273-1809
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