MV Agusta has released details of its new £11,499 F3 800, which will hit dealers in July. 

 

Based on the current inline-three cylinder F3 675 supersports machine, MV says it tips the scales at the same 175kg (dry). The 798cc engine, which has a backward-rotating crank, uses the same bore as the F3 675, but has an 8.4mm longer stroke. MV claims 148bhp and 65ftlb of torque at the crank.

Like the Suzuki GSX-R750 and Ducati 848 Evo, the F3 800 promises to offer the perfect balance of power and handling – as nimble and easy to ride as a supersports machine, with the punch of a superbike.

It will come with a higher spec than any of its rivals, boasting a full electronics package including ride-by-wire, traction control, an electronic air-bleed system and variable power maps. It also has a slipper clutch, Brembo monobloc calipers, fully-adjustable Marzocchi forks and Sachs rear shock and an optional quickshifter.