The 2008 MV Agusta F4 R312 is an extraordinary example of late-2000s Italian motorcycle artistry and engineering. Conceived by legendary designer Massimo Tamburini, this exotic superbike was built during an era defined by a fierce international top-speed war. With its breathtaking aesthetic lines and track-focused performance, this 998cc inline-four rocket was specifically designed to safely push the boundaries of production-bike velocity while meeting tightening European emission regulations.

The example before you is completely stock except for the carbon fiber fairings.

Historical Significance & Evolution

• The Tamburini Legacy: The F4 silhouette is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful motorcycle designs in history. The R312 sub-model meticulously refined this shape while retaining signature elements like the under-seat "organ pipe" exhaust quad-tips.

• The 312 Record: The "312" moniker serves as an explicit declaration of the machine’s claimed top speed of 312 km/h (194 mph). Upon its release, it earned the title of the fastest stock production motorcycle available on the global market.

• An Era of Refinement: Rather than a radical redesign, the R312 represents an incremental engineering triumph over the previous F4 1000 R. By optimizing the engine's top end with lightweight titanium components, MV Agusta bypassed Euro 3 bottlenecks to extract blistering performance.

Production Run

2007–2008 (This vehicle represents the final year of the 998cc 312 variant)

Total Units Built

Highly limited production run (Exact volume undisclosed; hand-assembled in Varese, Italy)

Configuration Options

Available in Solo (single-seat) and 1+1 (biposto/passenger) configurations

Original MSRP

$24,995 USD

Technical Specifications

Engine & Powertrain

• Engine Type: 998cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse inline four-cylinder (DOHC with 16 radial valves)

• Performance: 183 horsepower @ 12,400 RPM / 85 lb-ft of torque @ 10,000 RPM

• Bore & Stroke / Top End: 76 mm x 55 mm with a 13.1:1 compression ratio, utilizing 30 mm titanium intake valves and aggressive camshaft profiles

• Drivetrain: 6-speed cassette-type manual gearbox equipped with a wet multi-disc clutch, mechanical anti-surging slipper system, and chain final drive

• Engine Management: Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection paired with massive 48 mm throttle bodies and an Engine Brake System (EBS)

Chassis & Performance

• Suspension: High-strength Chromium-Molybdenum (CrMo) steel tubular trellis frame with aluminum pivot plates, matching massive 50mm Marzocchi inverted front forks and a progressive Sachs rear monoshock hooked to a single-sided aluminum swingarm.

• Braking System: Dual 320mm floating front discs clamped by high-performance Brembo four-piston radial calipers, and a single 210mm rear disc.

• Curb Weight: 192 kg (423 lbs) dry weight.

• Fuel Capacity: 21-liter (5.5-gallon)
  fuel tank.

• Top Speed: 312 km/h (194 mph)