There was much discussion and conjecture about which rules and with what degree of strictness the UCI officials would enforce this year. Technically, my bike isn't legal in a few regards. The extensions on the aero bars are too long, beyond what is allowed even with the morphological exception. The UCI also added a much debated rule which puts a 3:1 width/depth to thickness ratio limit on components meaning that wing shaped bars, airfoil shaped seatposts, sculpted tubing on the frame all has to fall within that envelope. Mike went as far as selling his handlebar setup to something that complies. My response to any objections will be, "Uhn I have long arms" and "I don't have enough money...

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The new 4 cylinder inline with radial valves is the pulsing heart of the MV Agusta F4 R. The thermodynamics have been completely redesigned, starting from the new low inertia crankshaft which makes it possible to use a super over-square bore and... The fuel system employs 4 throttle bodies with a 49mm diameter and double fuel injectors per cylinder coupled with the unique MV Agusta TSS (Torque Shift System) variable intake runners. in a more efficient way thanks to the use of a new 4-2-1-4 primary section of the exhaust system. In this way, the MV F4 R is capable of reaching rpm worthy of a pure racing motorcycle. engine capable of extraordinary performance and already employed on the F4 RR, the top of the MV Agusta superbike range. In addition to assuring optimized engine efficiency, this new exhaust system offers an absolutely unique sound that is even more captivating then in previous versions. The new MV Agusta F4 R 2012 has been designed to offer clients a superbike with extreme performance. The cylinder head uses completely new ports and employs larger valves both on the inlet and exhaust. 2 hp (against the 201 hp of the super powerful RR version) at 13. The key feature of the F4 R is, in fact, the new &ldquo. 6 to 26 mm for the exhaust).

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