2002 MV Agusta F4 Senna
The F4 750 Senna SE was released in 2002 along with the Evo 02 model
A limited production model - this bike is #68 of 300 total production.
0-60mph @2.9 seconds
Standing quarter mile 10.7 seconds @ 135 mph.
136 hp w/redline of 13900 rpm.
Top speed estimated at 179 mph @ 12750 rpm.
Claudio Castiglioni, the president of MV Agusta, was a close friend of Ayrton Senna,
CC had worked closely with the charitable Senna Foundation since the legendary Fl driver died in a crash at Imola in 1994.
The F4 Senna is a limited edition of 300 machines, with all proceeds going to the Senna Foundation to help disadvantaged children.
Based around the high-spec SPR version of the F4, it features the same engine and chassis.
Senna had a special black-and-red colour scheme and silver numbered plaque.
Many of the F4 chassis parts have been replaced with lighter, carbon-fibre parts for the Senna and SPR models
Every part is pleasing to the eye, with attention given to even the smallest detail—
evidence of Massimo Tamburini's design mastery.
The original owner stored this work of art in his livingroom for 12 years...
MV Agusta’s ideology demands each new model be built to a higher specification than its precursor, and it’s this desire for perfection that led to the union of MV and the late, great, Ayrton Senna. MV president Claudio Castiglioni and Ayrton were close friends, and as a tribute to that friendship Claudio, working together with the Senna foundation, developed the blueprint for what would become a very limited production of the beautiful F4 750 Senna. Only two Senna editions were produced, the first released in 2002, then in 2006 the 1000cc edition; both editions were significantly different to all other F4’s. The Senna benefited from a much higher build specification and premium quality componentry, thus ensuring greater rider enjoyment and fulfilling the objective of both parties.
Based upon the higher-spec SPR version, each Senna featured the same more powerful engine and stiffer chassis, with a special black-and-red colour scheme and silver numbered plaque. Benefiting from better internal components, stronger pistons and lightened crankshaft, the SPR engine has a higher RPM ceiling producing an impressive 109kW (146bhp). Externally that better quality continues with many chassis parts being replaced with lighter carbon-fibre, lighter alloys and magnesium.
Other unique features include massive no-expense-spared 49mm diameter Ti-Nitride coated Showa forks with adjustable rebound/compression/preload, and a massive 40mm diameter quick-release axel. The "drop-out" axle allows front wheel removal with the release of the hinged retaining caps at the bottom of each fork leg.
This excellence of design typifies the mutual desire of MV Agusta and the Senna Foundation to honour the Ayrton Senna legend, and all proceeds from the original sales were donated to the Senna Foundation, which still today cares for impoverished children in Brazil.
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