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In short, one day I got tired with all these Japanese mixers
So, I went to see Jipé, a guy who knows about bikes with big character
Let's say, who knows about MV agusta
Jipé, he works at Delétang, in Tours, where they had just received the new F3 Oro. 144 horsepower, 24 990 euros, 200 units worldwide.
Jipé speaks only the bikers langage. I told him: "is the new f3 very fast?"
Maybe, not technical enough for him. So I told him :" it really makes grow the arms the new f3?"
I was not sure I understood what he answered. So I insisted: " it really rips your pants an f3?"
There, I thought it was hard accelerating, it was "pulling out serious mash"
And then, I don't what came over me but I wanted to know if the engine was drinking a lot. So I said "does it suck?" ...
"this wheel is too tigtened"
It made me want to ride it for miles. "Do you lend it to me five minutes?"
and he said yes?
That's how I left.
Well, with the F3, there is no preliminary
Presentations, this is not his thing, so the F3 immediatly showed its bad points.
As the poor sound of the exhaust sound at low revs
or a catastrophic response of the throttle under 4000 rpm
I didn't like either, its gearbox whose ratios have a tendency to vanish just before the curve.
no more than a poorly tuned shifter that does always work properly.
But after this first contact a little grime and even masochistic, the F3 Oro fate even more claws, but this time to stall his talents.
The ergonomic of riding position is just phenomenal.
With its very short tank, its handlebars very close to the driver, you think that you may soon run out of space on board.
However, the F3 calls to step back on his delicate Alcantara seat
finally curl up in these curves that feeling of having always possessed.
In action, the feedback is on edge, as the chassis perspires rigor and efficiency.
The slightest bump, the grip from the tarmac, the pressure to add on the brake lever,
everything is fully transmitted through the frame, suspension of high-end and brakes exceptional.
It really flicks from one curve to another very easily
The engine also provides a lot of sensations
Absent under 4000 rpm
it takes much to offer from 5 000 to 8 000,
the area where it is reinforced to fly strongly to 11,000 rpm.
Here, though clinging to the handlebars, we expect the cavalry charge, the final assault ... that will not come ... because of a to 100 horsepower restriction (in France).
But, for a 100 horsepower version, this engine has much more interest than any 4-cylinder 600 cm3. Enjoy!
Let's face it, the only time the F3 Oro prompted us quiet, it was to admire the details.
Don't try to calculate if the 24 990 euros are worth it
compared to the 11 990 euros of the standard version, but ADMIRE!
Admire the fairings signed, the sublime Ohlins rear TTX36
Ohlins fork ... the Ohlins steering damper ... the numbered gold plaque and riveted
the upper fork covers engines, forged wheels, the magnificent rear swing arm
The adjustable footrests, the frame welded by hand
the three-cylinder boosted to 144 horsepower, 17 more than the standard version, the shifter
Admire finally the ubiquity of carbon around the same swingarm
the front fender, the exhaust... it's endless, you get lost tirelessly
Otherwise, the F3 standard will be in all respects similar to this version Oro.
This entire bike is dedicated to performance, without compromise.
With such a incredible bike, I started to think that it was time for me to show off
on a riding course for example, with Dominique Sarron in this case.
On riding course, there's always one guy who comes up with the bike that kills you, that rips on equipped, beautiful, unique. A bike that everyone admires.
"a 25 000 euros motorcycle, does it inspires you a little?"
"was not a good enough salary"
"you just have to make a credit, and explain that to your wife"
And this time it was me.
I gotta admit that from the outset, it slammed
"there is not even midges on the fairing"
At the beginning, the instructors wanted to judge us on a slalom contest
A slalom with the F3 Oro?
Judge my style with the F3 Oro, but that joke is?
Regardless, I was going to tear the tape with my bike and my outfit Cador of Zorro.
Bah, I was not disappointed.
"then, he has his arm extended"
"his balls are stuck to the tank"
"It starts already from the position of his foot"
"his knee is completely forward"
Well yeah because sometimes the guy that comes with the best bike
is also the one who drags himself the most.
There, I still wanted to change the course of things, matter of pride.
And I gave everything
On track, finished gearbox problems and hesitation of the engine under 4000 rpm
as we move more freely and reports that no more chugging at low revs.
The F3 gives place to the effectiveness of a strong frame, sharp and stable.
Confidence in the front is boundless, ever-delayed braking and suspension just waiting to be somewhat constrained to offer the best of themselves.
What once again draw pretty commas on the ground ... and to change his mind and my instructors
"that's your commas on the tarmac, here, here and here"
"I really think superbike guys have nothing to envy you"
"I took thirteen years of credit on him so I do not want too much suspense when I crash it."
There, I was very proud of this MV Agusta F3 oro
a bike on which we didn't like.
- The electronic throttle
- control of the injection under 4 000 rpm
- Breaks gear ratios
- The shifter not always cooperative
But on which we loved
- The aesthetics of diva
- The very high-end equipment (brakes, suspension, carbon)
- The perfect feel of the chassis
- The engine