One-off MV Agusta F3 800 auctioned for €100,000 at UNICEF Summer Gala
A one-off MV Agusta F3 800 motorcycle was auctioned for €100,000 (approximately INR 79.70 lakh*) at the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Summer Gala. The proceeds from the auction will go to UNICEF Italia. The organization fights to defend the rights of vulnerable children seeking food, shelter and protection.
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The F3 800 was auctioned at a gala event held in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. The second edition of the “UNICEF Summer Gala” was organized in cooperation with Italian top fashion online retailers, LuisaViaRoma. The event was attended by celebrity guests such as Adrien Brody, Alicia Silverstone, Caroline Scheufele, Elsa Hosk, Emily Ratajkowski and Georgia Gibbs among others.
The bike was sold to an MV collector. Speaking about the auction, Timur Sardarov, CEO, MV Agusta, said:
I am so happy that our special F3 800 for UNICEF Italia found such a generous buyer. All our motorcycles are hand-crafted, and it takes an incredible amount of pride, passion and experience to manufacture one. This special one is unique, and to know it will serve a unique cause makes every woman and man involved in its production even prouder. I wish to thank UNICEF Italia for giving us this opportunity to support them in defending vulnerable children.
The unique MY Agusta F3 800 features a dual-tone paint-job that matches the logo of the UNICEF. The white paint is complemented by the blue highlights across the body of the motorcycle. The UNICEF logo is visible on the front fascia, fairing and the rear panel. The blue colour is also visible on the saddle's stitching. Mechanical specifications of the one-off MV Agusta F3 800, however, are identical to the standard model.
Powering the one-off motorcycle is a 798 cc inline three-cylinder, liquid-cooled mill that delivers 148 HP at 13,000 rpm and 88 Nm of torque at 10,600 rpm. The top speed of the motorcycle is rated at 240 km/h. Other key specifications and features include a rear cowl, inverted front forks, rear monoshock, dual disc brakes at the front, single disc brake at the rear, triple-layout exhaust pipes and a single-sided swingarm.
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In June this year, MV Agusta launched the F3 800 RC in India. Limited to just six units in the country, the MV Agusta F3 800 RC was priced at INR 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The price tag includes a “Racing Kit” that comprises SC Project titanium and carbon fibre exhaust, Race-spec ECU with special mapping and ‘Race’ rider mode, Fibreglass pillion cowl, Carbon fibre bits and Aluminium brake and clutch levers.
*As per Euro to the Rupee conversion rate on August 15, 2019