Following the unexpected appearance of the 5-cylinder engine concept at EICMA 2025, MV Agusta is proud to share further insights into this engineering masterpiece, whose development is already underway within the R&D department at the brand’s headquarters in Schiranna, Italy.
This all-new 5-cylinder “quadrato” engine platform represents the next step in performance, innovation, and Italian engineering excellence.
Developed to redefine expectations across multiple segments – from Supersport to Naked and Touring – this new platform marks a bold step forward in MV Agusta’s ongoing pursuit of perfection.
With a modular displacement range from 850 cc to 1150 cc, the platform is capable of delivering over 240 horsepower at more than 16,000 rpm and up to an astonishing 135 Nm of torque at 8,500 rpm, all while maintaining exceptional smoothness and compactness.
Weighing under 60 kilograms, this 5-cylinder power unit combines lightness, balance, and advanced electrification, featuring both an electric water pump and electric oil pump to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.
Its architecture offers inherent advantages: thanks to its unique 5-cylinder firing order, the engine achieves outstanding torque delivery and rideability without the need for variable valve timing, ensuring both low-end usability and maximum power output.
A distinctive cranktrain layout, with a 3-cylinder front crankshaft and twin-cylinder rear crankshaft in “U” configuration, delivers remarkable smoothness and reduced vibrations, resulting in unparalleled refinement and dynamic balance.
The outcome is a narrower engine than an inline-four and shorter than a V4, setting a new benchmark for compact, high-performance design.
The debut of the 5-cylinder engine is planned for a highly anticipated model that is currently no longer in the line-up, which will be unveiled in the coming years.
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About MV Agusta
MV Agusta is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer known for its high-end, performance-focused bikes with an emphasis on avant-garde design and racing heritage. Founded in 1945 as a spin-off of the Agusta aircraft company, the brand has won numerous world championships and is celebrated for its engineering and style, which make its motorcycles expensive and exclusive.
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Original post on modernclassicbikes.co.uk and published by Frank Duggan. Frank is the Founder and Editor of Modern Classic Motorcycle News, an independent motorcycle publication covering modern classic motorcycles, roadsters, scramblers, cruisers, electric motorcycles and the wider motorcycle industry.
