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"The
dream of every design engineer is to come up with the most beautiful
sports motorcycle in the world then turn it into the fastest,
most exclusive, sought after and powerful on the market. This
was my dream too. I wanted to feel the reactions of a racing
bike that could put every available ounce of power through to
the ground beneath me and feel it lean into and hug the curves.
I wanted to see perfection in every single detail of material,
shape and efficiency, an example of mechanical elegance that
would be immortal. I wanted a motorcycle with no half measures,
a motorcycle that would combine all of the technology tried
out over years of research, a motorcycle intended for connoisseurs
and true lovers of motorcycles. All of this was my dream. Today
it has come true." - Massimo Tamburini
"Sculpt
materials and turn them into motorcycling works of art".
This is the genius of Massimo Tamburini, and words like "designer"
or "engineer" understate the greatness of his work.
As the creator of some of most amazing machines in modern
motorcycling history, Tamburini has been the force behind
the most significant motorcycling event of the 20th century:
the MV Agusta F4. The F4 Tamburini version is a
blend of the renaissance of a legendary make of machine with
all the splendor from whence it came. It is an icon demonstrating
innovative technologies and elegant solutions and is destined
to enter the legend of speed.
Only
300 examples of the F4-TAMBURINI will be produced worldwide.
As with all other special-edition MV Agusta models (such as
the F4 Serie 'd Oro, F4-SENNA, F4-SPR, and F4-AGO), the F4-TAMBURINI will only be produced
once and will not be repeated.
The
heart of the F4 1000 TAMBURINI's performance is the revolutionary
TSS system (Torque
Shift System) based on the concept of variable intake geometry.
This is an absolute first in motorcycling history and is the
first time such an innovation has been fitted to a mass-produced
motorcycle. The result is an engine that offers an immediate
response from even the lowest revs and maximum torque positioning
(83.1 ft-lbs @ 9,200 rpm) that comes in at about 1,000 rpm
less than the F4-1000-S. This incredible performance is despite
the use of cam profiles that are more oriented to track than
road use
The cockpit of the F4 Tamburini is embellished with special
treatment to the upper steering head, where an 18K gold plaque
bearing the name of the model and the serial number is positioned.
The upper steering clamp connects to a transversally fitted
Ohlins steering damper. The tachometer has a white background
and black numbers, and sits neatly beside the digital display
that has an additional chronometer function activated with
the "Passing" command. The fairing of the F4 Tamburini
has a new aerodynamically designed Plexiglass bubble that
cancels out any negative lifting effects developed at high
speeds.
In
order to give the rider better steering ergonomics, the forged
aluminum clip-ons are slanted 5° to the horizontal and
brought forward by 5mm. New grips that optimize vibration
dampening have been fitted. All F4 Tamburini bodywork is made
of carbon
fiber, including the intake ducts. The special
finish, which leaves the carbon fiber "weave" visible
to the naked eye, further emphasizes the use of this material.
The Tamburini logo on the sides of the fairing based on the
designer's signature below is new.
The
rear suspension is fitted with the revolutionary Sachs Racing
shock absorber that belongs to the same family as those used
in Formula 1 racing. The unit is more than 1,200 grams lighter
due to absence of a gas reservoir and is fitted with rebound-compression
(High speed/Low speed) damping and spring preload adjustment
as well as hydraulic control that makes calibration easier
and more accurate.
The
F4 Tamburini features the most esoteric equipment that can
be offered on a production motorbike. The front end is dominated
by Marzocchi forks with titanium nitride treated 50mm fork
legs inserted into a billet aluminum base. These carry the
new Nissin Racing single block 6-piston calipers. The Marchesini
wheels are inspired by the same design as used on Grand Prix
machines. They are extremely lightweight and strong, and boast
lower gyroscopic inertia that increases ease of handling and
potential cornering speed.
The
Y-shaped spokes on the alloy wheels only add to the elegant
sculpted design of the progressive, single sided Magnesium
alloy swinging arm (weight: 4.1 kg) and emphasize the essence
of the Tamburini F4 project. This lightweight material is
also used for the frame plates (weight: 1.08 kg) and for the
lower fork plate. The footrests are adjustable and are not
only made from a solid piece, but also boast the F4 1000 logo.
The rear carbon fiber fender is also new. Carbon fiber is
also used for the manifold heat shield
"Motorcycles
make us dream. They have different colors, they have different
sounds. They have shapes that sometimes show what inspired their
designers. Sometimes these creations are real works of art that
turn the designer into an artist. This is the case with Massimo
Tamburini, a design engineer who has revolutionized the concepts
of sports motorcycles by raising them to new limits of performance
and granting them unparalleled beauty. To pay tribute to this
unique individual, I wanted his latest creation to be called
after him with a limited production edition with very specific
features. This machine has that look that all motorcyclists
love along with the mechanical sophistication that they have
always dreamed of. It has the heart of a racing bike yet all
the glamour of an individual work of art. It has all of our
history and passion in its soul." - Claudio Castiglioni.
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