NG Megafactories - The Motorcycle Collection (2012) Part 3 MV Agusta
Go behind the scenes as Megafactories explores manufacturing goliaths and brings to life some of the greatest one-of-a-kind factories in the world. MEGAFACTORIES The Motorcycle Collection takes us into three of the worlds of highly powered and highly sought-after bike factories to witness the pinnacle of motorcycle engineering! Step inside the world's most impressive industrial sites as this fascinating series explores the manufacturing stories behind iconic vehicles and products. They may look sleek and shiny when they come off the conveyor belt, but every iconic product begins life as a mere collection of parts. Join us in the series of Megafactories as we don protective gear and enter the epic manufacturing plants behind the planet's biggest brands, revealing their unique construction secrets. The World famous Italian Ducati shows us how the designers and engineers create a radical 'new biking concept' - four bikes in one machine! V-Rod is the first Harley-Davidson motorcycle to go from 0 to 96 kilometers per hour in just 3.52 seconds, nearly twice as fast as any other Harley-Davidson bike, witness its birth! And the legendary motorcycle manufacturer MV Augusta, watch how a father and son team (along with one of the most advanced factories in the world) rebuild and restore to the sport bike to its former glory! With exclusive access to all areas, go behind the scenes to see how these top designers and engineers built the most sophisticated and technologically advanced motorbikes in MEGAFATORIES The Motorcycle Collection.
Part 3 MV Agusta
The MV Agusta F3 675 is the new leader of the 600 Supersport category with engine and chassis technology that rivals even the most exclusive 1000 Superbikes. The National Geographic Channel unveils all of the secrets of this revolutionary motorcycle in “Megafactories”, an episode dedicated to the prestigious manufacturer in Varese. We reveal the intricate internal workings of the manufacturer that is known as the most prestigious in the history of the motorcycle, with detailed footage of the contributing factors that have defined the success of MV Agusta advanced technology, unmistakable design, skilled workforce and extreme attention to detail and quality in every phase of the production process. These factors helped contribute to the creation of an groundbreaking product whose excellence is recognized world-wide and is proudly “Made in Italy”. The details of the design, development, testing and assembly processes together with input from the skilled workforce including engineers, test riders and the management team are covered. This is the story behind the F3 three cylinder, the revolutionary motorcycle that has redefined the concept of supersport.
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