2025 MV Agusta F3 Competizione New for 2025, the limited-edition MV Agusta F3 Competizione is based on the F3 RR but includes special features like Öhlins suspension and carbon-fiber components, and only 300 units will be built. Each unit comes with a dedicated kit and a certificate of authenticity and is engraved with its unique unit number out of 300. Related: MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro Preview Replacing the F3 RR’s Marzzochi fork is a 43mm Öhlins NIX30 inverted fork with TiN-coated stanchions and full adjustability. Adjusters for compression and rebound are found on the top of the fork on the left and right, respectively. The Öhlins TXX 36 shock includes an external piggyback reservoir and is also fully adjustable. Also included is a 19-position adjustable steering damper. This suspension setup reduces weight by about 2 lb compared to the F3 RR’s suspension. More weight reduction comes from the carbon wheels that replace the RR’s aluminum alloy wheels, shaving off an extra 6.6 lb.  The MV Agusta F3 Competizione comes with an adjustable steering damper, and its unit number out of 300 is located on a plaque on the triple clamp. Braking components remain the same, including 320mm front discs with radial-mounted Brembo Stylema monoblock 4-piston calipers and a 220mm rear disc. The RR’s standard battery is replaced with a lighter-weight lithium-ion battery in the Competizione.  The F3 Competizione’s titanium Akrapovič exhaust system bumps horsepower up from 155 on the F3 RR to 160 at 13,500 rpm. The engine powering both models is MV Agusta’s 798cc 3-cylinder, with a13,500 rpm rev limit. The Competizione benefits from the new 9-disc MV Agusta slip/assist clutch, which is claimed to reduce lever effort by 50%. Like the F3 RR, the Competizione also gets Electronically Assisted Shift for clutchless up- and downshifts.  The limited-edition F3 Competizione includes many carbon-fiber components. The MV Agusta F3 Competizione comes with a new ECU and a 6-axis IMU. It offers four riding modes (Rain, Sport, Race, and Custom), eight levels of traction control, and cruise control. A 5.5-inch TFT display connects to the MV Ride smartphone app. ABS with two modes (Sport and Race) features a cornering function. Also included is front lift control and launch control, which MV Agusta claims allows the bike to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmh (62 mph) in under 3 seconds.  The bike includes many carbon fiber parts, including the fairing sides and front fender. Also included is a smoked racing windscreen. The Competizione’s design draws inspiration from the F4 Claudio and includes colors like Satin Metallic Carbon Black, Satin Intense Silver, and Gold. It has an Alcantara seat and gold finish on some components, including the front brake disc flanges and the rear sprocket. The CNC-machined triple clamp includes a plaque with the unit’s number out of 300.  As a limited-edition model, the 2025 MV Agusta F3 Competizione comes with a dedicated kit which includes the Akrapovič titanium exhaust, carbon-fiber cover for the exhaust terminal, a CNC-machined fuel cap, a fiberglass seat cover, a dedicated bike cover, and a certificate of authenticity.  Pricing for the MV Agusta F3 Competizione has not yet been announced.  Visit the MV Agusta website for more information.  Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2025 Motorcycle Buyers Guide  The post 2025 MV Agusta F3 Competizione Preview  appeared first on Rider Magazine.

2025 Husqvarna Pioneer The 2025 Husqvarna Pioneer is a new electric dual-sport motorcycle. It is street legal, and its indicators, horn, and license plate holder can be removed for exclusive off-road use.  Powering the Pioneer is a power pack that will be shared with other Husqvarna models in upcoming years. The 11kW motor produces a claimed peak of 19.2 kW (25.7 hp) and 27.7 lb-ft of torque, and top speed is claimed to be 59 mph. As an electric bike, the Pioneer has one permanent drive, with no clutch or gearbox.   The MX50 5.5 kWh lithium-ion battery weights 63.9 lb and offers two to three hours of enduro-style riding time. It comes with a 660W charger that can charge from 0-100% in eight hours, and an optional 3.3 kW charger reduces charge time to two hours. Husqvarna says the battery can be removed in 10 minutes to swapped with a fully charged spare battery, and it takes 1,000 recharges until the battery reaches an 80% state of health.  The Pioneer’s LCD display features a simple layout limited to only key info. Riders can toggle from state of charge, ride mode, recuperation level, clock, tripmeter, accumulated run time, and odometer. Three ride modes alter torque and power delivery, and recuperation can also be set from Off, Mid, or High. Traction control is switchable and adjusted per ride mode. Additional tech includes a Rollover Sensor to cut power after a crash or tip-over.  The LCD display keeps things simple. Riders can toggle through vehicle info using the buttons on the left of the screen. The Husqvarna Pioneer has a chromoly steel frame with the motor and battery as stressed members. The subframe is made of aluminum and glass-fiber-reinforced nylon. The bike’s overall weight is a claimed 246.9 lb, seat height is 35.8 inches, and ground clearance is 13.5 inches.  The motor and battery of the Pioneer are stressed members of the chromoly steel frame. A WP XACT 43mm fork is fully adjustable and offers 9.8 inches of travel. In the rear, the WP XPLOR PDS shock is also fully adjustable and offers 9.4 inches of travel. The black-anodized rims (21-inch front, 18-inch rear) are wrapped in Michelin Enduro tires.  Since the Husqvarna Pioneer doesn’t have a clutch, the rear brake is operated via a lever on the left side of the handlebar, similar to a bicycle brake setup. Braking components are made by Braktec, with a 260mm front disc and a 220mm rear disc. The handlebar is made by ProTaper.   Pricing for the 2025 Husqvarna Pioneer electric dual-sport has not yet been announced.  Visit the Husqvarna website for more information.  Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2025 Motorcycle Buyers Guide  The post 2025 Husqvarna Pioneer Preview  appeared first on Rider Magazine.