![]() MV Agusta Rivale | |
Manufacturer | MV Agusta |
---|---|
Also called | Rivale 800 |
Production | 2013-2017 |
Engine | 798 cc liquid cooled, three cylinder, 4 stroke, 12 valve, DOHC |
Bore / stroke | 79 mm x 54.3 mm |
Compression ratio | 13.3:1 |
Top speed | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Power | 125 bhp (93 kW) @ 12,000 rpm |
Torque | 62 ft-lb (84 Nm) @ 8,600 rpm |
Transmission | Wet multi-plate slipper clutch, 6 gears, chain drive |
Frame type | Lattice |
Suspension | Front:
Marzocchi
telescopic forks Rear: Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with single Sach shock absorber |
Brakes |
Brembo
disc brakes Front:Twin 320 mm, radial four-pot calipers Rear: Single 220 mm, twin pot caliper |
Tyres | Front: 120/70 x 17 Rear: 180/55 x 17 |
Rake, trail | 23.5°, 105 mm |
Wheelbase | 1,410 mm |
Dimensions |
L: 2,070 mm W: 885 mm |
Seat height | 881 mm |
Weight | 178 kg (
dry) |
Fuel capacity | 12.9 litres |
Footnotes / references [1] [2] [3] [4] |
The MV Agusta Rivale is a motorcycle that was produced by the Italian manufacturer MV Agusta from 2013 to 2017. [5]
The MV Agusta Rivale, which was designed by Adrian Morton, [2] was first shown at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show in 2012, going into production in 2014. [3] The styling was a cross between a Supermoto style machine and a naked (unfaired) sport bike. [1] The engine and chassis are derived from that used in the Brutale 800. [2] The machine's name was inspired by the Riva Rivale luxury yacht. MV's CEO, Giovanni Castiglioni, saw one of the yachts in a harbour on the French Riviera and liked the name. He contacted the manufacturers of the yacht, Riva, and arranged for the use of the name. [6]
The design partially differs from other MVs, and reflects the larger Brutale and Dragster. It retained the characteristic 3-way exhausts on the right-hand side, saddle and tank shapes and the MV signature rhomboid-shaped headlight fitted into a small front fairing. [7]
The liquid cooled 800 cc engine, which was originally designed by Ezio Mascheroni, [8] is the larger of the two " triples" produced by MV at this time. [3] The engine has a counter rotating crankshaft, [1] normally only found on GP machines, which counteracts the centripetal forces of the wheels allowing the bike to turn faster. [9] Bore and stroke are 79 mm and 54.3 mm and this short stroke allows the engine to rev to 13,000 rpm. [3] It used DOHC and had four valves per cylinder and developed 125 bhp (92 kW) @ 12,000 rpm. [4] Changes to the ECU, [7] fuel injection and exhaust system [2] gave more torque than the engine of the Brutale. [7]
As is usual on modern MVvs, the lattice frame is made from steel tubes with aluminium sections around the swinging arm pivots. [2] The single sided swinging arm is made of aluminium and controlled by a shock absorber. [1] Marzocchi front forks were fitted and suspension travel increased over the Brutale model. [7]
Brembo Disc brakes were fitted. The front being 320 mm double discs with radial four-pot calipers, and the rear a single 220 mm with twin pot caliper. [1]
The machine used a ride by wire system. [6] The MVICS (Motor Vehicle Integrated Control System) gave four different maps; sport, normal, rain and custom, which allowed the rider great control over the engine. 8 levels of traction control (TCS) were available as well as controls to set engine braking and the rev limiter. [7]
MV Agusta CEO Giovanni Castiglioni commissioned a camouflage-painted machine for his own use, [10] also fitted with F4 RR wheels and tyres. [6] The design work was carried out by consultant William Melzi of TecnoArt Sersan. [11] Following public interest when the bike was exhibited at the 2013 Milan Show, a limited edition was produced. [11] [12]
![]() MV Agusta Rivale | |
Manufacturer | MV Agusta |
---|---|
Also called | Rivale 800 |
Production | 2013-2017 |
Engine | 798 cc liquid cooled, three cylinder, 4 stroke, 12 valve, DOHC |
Bore / stroke | 79 mm x 54.3 mm |
Compression ratio | 13.3:1 |
Top speed | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Power | 125 bhp (93 kW) @ 12,000 rpm |
Torque | 62 ft-lb (84 Nm) @ 8,600 rpm |
Transmission | Wet multi-plate slipper clutch, 6 gears, chain drive |
Frame type | Lattice |
Suspension | Front:
Marzocchi
telescopic forks Rear: Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with single Sach shock absorber |
Brakes |
Brembo
disc brakes Front:Twin 320 mm, radial four-pot calipers Rear: Single 220 mm, twin pot caliper |
Tyres | Front: 120/70 x 17 Rear: 180/55 x 17 |
Rake, trail | 23.5°, 105 mm |
Wheelbase | 1,410 mm |
Dimensions |
L: 2,070 mm W: 885 mm |
Seat height | 881 mm |
Weight | 178 kg (
dry) |
Fuel capacity | 12.9 litres |
Footnotes / references [1] [2] [3] [4] |
The MV Agusta Rivale is a motorcycle that was produced by the Italian manufacturer MV Agusta from 2013 to 2017. [5]
The MV Agusta Rivale, which was designed by Adrian Morton, [2] was first shown at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show in 2012, going into production in 2014. [3] The styling was a cross between a Supermoto style machine and a naked (unfaired) sport bike. [1] The engine and chassis are derived from that used in the Brutale 800. [2] The machine's name was inspired by the Riva Rivale luxury yacht. MV's CEO, Giovanni Castiglioni, saw one of the yachts in a harbour on the French Riviera and liked the name. He contacted the manufacturers of the yacht, Riva, and arranged for the use of the name. [6]
The design partially differs from other MVs, and reflects the larger Brutale and Dragster. It retained the characteristic 3-way exhausts on the right-hand side, saddle and tank shapes and the MV signature rhomboid-shaped headlight fitted into a small front fairing. [7]
The liquid cooled 800 cc engine, which was originally designed by Ezio Mascheroni, [8] is the larger of the two " triples" produced by MV at this time. [3] The engine has a counter rotating crankshaft, [1] normally only found on GP machines, which counteracts the centripetal forces of the wheels allowing the bike to turn faster. [9] Bore and stroke are 79 mm and 54.3 mm and this short stroke allows the engine to rev to 13,000 rpm. [3] It used DOHC and had four valves per cylinder and developed 125 bhp (92 kW) @ 12,000 rpm. [4] Changes to the ECU, [7] fuel injection and exhaust system [2] gave more torque than the engine of the Brutale. [7]
As is usual on modern MVvs, the lattice frame is made from steel tubes with aluminium sections around the swinging arm pivots. [2] The single sided swinging arm is made of aluminium and controlled by a shock absorber. [1] Marzocchi front forks were fitted and suspension travel increased over the Brutale model. [7]
Brembo Disc brakes were fitted. The front being 320 mm double discs with radial four-pot calipers, and the rear a single 220 mm with twin pot caliper. [1]
The machine used a ride by wire system. [6] The MVICS (Motor Vehicle Integrated Control System) gave four different maps; sport, normal, rain and custom, which allowed the rider great control over the engine. 8 levels of traction control (TCS) were available as well as controls to set engine braking and the rev limiter. [7]
MV Agusta CEO Giovanni Castiglioni commissioned a camouflage-painted machine for his own use, [10] also fitted with F4 RR wheels and tyres. [6] The design work was carried out by consultant William Melzi of TecnoArt Sersan. [11] Following public interest when the bike was exhibited at the 2013 Milan Show, a limited edition was produced. [11] [12]