MV Agusta RVS 1

MV Agusta RVS#1

Company type	Division of MV Agusta
Industry	Motorcycle manufacturing
Founded	2019 (2019)
Founder	Giovanni Castiglioni
Headquarters	Italy , Italy
Products	Motorcycles

Overview

The MV Agusta RVS#1 represents a limited-production motorcycle crafted by the Italian brand MV Agusta. This model marks the inaugural creation from MV Agusta’s “Reparto Veicoli Speciali” (RVS), or Special Vehicles Operations division, and serves as a reinterpretation of the MV Agusta Dragster. It features a tuned 800 cc three-cylinder engine delivering 150 bhp (110 kW). Each unit is meticulously assembled by hand, with sales commencing in 2019.

Background

Giovanni Castiglioni, the CEO of MV Agusta, initiated a dedicated division called RVS to develop exclusive and high-end motorcycles. Their inaugural creation was a fresh take on the Dragster model. This motorcycle was engineered in collaboration with the C.R.C. (Castiglioni Research Centre), which contributed its technical expertise.

Engine

The 799 cc powerplant, originally crafted by Ezio Mascheroni and first introduced on the F3, features a DOHC inline three-cylinder configuration with four valves per cylinder. It incorporates a counter-rotating (reverse) crankshaft, which offsets the centripetal force generated by the wheels, enhancing cornering agility. The engine's bore measures 79 mm, while the stroke is 54.3 mm.

Compliant with Euro4 European emission regulations, this engine delivers 150 bhp (110 kW) at 12,800 rpm, making it the most potent triple-cylinder unit within MV's lineup. Power is transmitted through a six-speed transmission equipped with a hydraulic slipper clutch, and the gearbox includes a quickshifter for seamless gear changes.

Cycle components

Consistent with MV Agusta's tradition, the frame is crafted from chrome-molybdenum steel tubing, complemented by aluminium swingarm mounts. The engine serves as a stressed member within the chassis. The front suspension features Marzocchi “Upside down” forks coated with DLC (diamond-like carbon) to enhance durability. The single-sided swingarm is managed by a fully adjustable Sachs shock absorber.

Distinctive SunstarBraking Batfly twin discs provide the front braking power, paired with Brembo radial four-piston calipers; at the rear, a single two-piston Brembo caliper is installed. The wheels are Kineo units, highlighted by red accents on the wire spokes.

Extensive use of Carbon fibre is evident throughout the bodywork. Titanium inserts adorn the fuel tank, while the seat showcases a honeycomb stitching pattern embellished with the motorcycle’s emblematic skull motif. Illumination is provided by a round LED headlight, which adjusts its LED pattern dynamically according to the bike’s lean angle for optimal lighting. Additionally, two auxiliary spotlights are mounted alongside the engine.

Thanks to the incorporation of carbon fibre and titanium elements, this model achieves an 8 kg weight reduction compared to the Dragster, bringing the total mass down to 160 kg.

Electronics

This motorcycle boasts an advanced electronic package. The MVICS system (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) is managed via an LCD dashboard and integrates an Eldor ECU, Mikuni ride by wire, traction control, Quickshifter EAS 2.0, and Bosch 9 Plus ABS equipped with RLM (Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation). The system offers extensive customization options for rider preferences.