The MV Agusta Dragster is a series of motorcycles produced by the Italian manufacturer MV Agusta. The machine are in the streetfighter style and powered by 800 cc three-cylinder engines. Originally introduced in 2014 as the Brutale Dragster 800, part of the Brutale series, the Dragster range was expanded and spun off into its own series.
First shown at the 2013 Milan EICMA Show, the Dragster was conceived at a more aggressive version of the naked Brutale. Initial sales were good, the model selling three times more than the predicted sales for 2014.
The models were updated for 2018. Engines were updated to meet the Euro4 European emission standards. The cycle parts were also modified, giving a 20 mm longer wheelbase and 8.5 mm greater trail. The engine mounting points were revised to give more torsional rigidity.
The 799 cc engine, originally designed by Ezio Mascheroni and first fitted to the F3, uses a DOHC inline three-cylinder layout with four valves per cylinder. A counter-rotating (reverse) crankshaft is used, which counteracts the centripetal forces of the wheels allowing the bike to turn faster. The bore and stroke are 79 mm and 54.3 mm.
The engine hangs from a tubular frame and is a stressed member. The machine has 43 mm upside-down Marzocchi forks, a Sachs rear shock absorber, a Brembo four-piston (front) and two-piston (rear) brake system. The wheels and swinging arm are made of aluminium. Other aluminium parts are the frame plates and the fork bridges. The machine has a full electronics suite, including traction control, ABS and four riding modes.
First shown at the 2013 Milan EICMA Show, the Dragster was conceived at a more aggressive version of the naked Brutale. Initial sales were good, the model selling three times more than the predicted sales for 2014.
The models were updated for 2018. Engines were updated to meet the Euro4 European emission standards. The cycle parts were also modified, giving a 20 mm longer wheelbase and 8.5 mm greater trail. The engine mounting points were revised to give more torsional rigidity.
The 799 cc engine, originally designed by Ezio Mascheroni and first fitted to the F3, uses a DOHC inline three-cylinder layout with four valves per cylinder. A counter-rotating (reverse) crankshaft is used, which counteracts the centripetal forces of the wheels allowing the bike to turn faster. The bore and stroke are 79 mm and 54.3 mm.
The engine hangs from a tubular frame and is a stressed member. The machine has 43 mm upside-down Marzocchi forks, a Sachs rear shock absorber, a Brembo four-piston (front) and two-piston (rear) brake system. The wheels and swinging arm are made of aluminium. Other aluminium parts are the frame plates and the fork bridges. The machine has a full electronics suite, including traction control, ABS and four riding modes.
The Dragster 800 RR, introduced in 2015, is a more powerful version of the Dragster 800. Intake and exhaust modifications increased power output by 15 bhp to produce 140 (104 kW) bhp @ 13,100rpm. A quickshifter was fitted to the gearbox, allowing clutchless changes both up and down. The suspension was made stiffer and wire-spoked wheels fitted.
Miss Italia 2018 Carlotta Maggiorana & MV Agusta Dragster 800RR
Motoridilusso.com – May 30th 2018 post:
MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR [Prova]: La Grande Bellezza
Krystina’s photoshoot (@krystyna_mat)
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MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR model at EICMA 2014
MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR 2015
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