MV Agusta launches limited edition motorcycle in India.

Italian Premium Motorcycle manufacturer unveils F3 800 RC in India at USD30,000

INDIA: The Italian superbike manufacturing company launch their latest motorcycle F3 800 RC Limited Edition in India. Only 250 models have been manufactured by the company globally where only 9 models have been launched for the Indian market.

Soon after the motorcycle was launched in India the company received booking of five units. The limited edition motorcycle has been autographed by Jules Cluzel and Lorenzo Zanetti being the only riders in factory team for MV Agusta in the Supersport World Championship.

The F3 800 RC ID plates are registered with limited edition serial number with badging of AMG embedded as AMG holds about 25 percent stake in MV Agusta. The motorcycle is available in two tone color, Pearl Shock Red and Pearl Ice White. 

As per the company, the F3 800 RC is equipped with single-sided aluminum swing arm and mounted with steel tubular Trellis frame. MV Agusta F3 800 RC is fitted with a 6-speed gear box, having an engine displacement of 798cc, and is loaded with a three-cylinder engine generating a power of 148 BHP at 13,000 rpm.  

According to a recent report published by TechSci Research “India Premium Motorcycles Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020”, India premium motorcycles market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 27% during 2015-20. Rising number of high net worth Individuals coupled with an increasing number of premium motorcycle players focusing on setting up domestic production or assembly units in India are the major factors expected to drive the country’s premium motorcycles market over the next five years. In 2014, Southern India comprising Hyderabad, Chennai, Kerala, Bangalore, etc. dominated the India premium motorcycles market, followed by Northern India.

As per TechSci Research, it is forecasted that with market entry of international players, such as MV Agusta in the Indian Premium Motorcycle market, the segment will get more competitive and commencing of CKD and domestic manufacturing in India is also expected to boost the premium motorcycle segment across country.