MV AGUSTA F4 1000 2013 2019 Review Stunning to look at

MV-AGUSTA F4 1000 (2013 - 2019) Review Stunning to look at




The MV Agusta F4 1000 is the top-of-the-range four-cylinder superbike offering from revived Italian exotica specialists.

It was first introduced as a 750 in 1999 after being designed by the legendary Massimo Tamburini (who famously also designed the Ducati 916) when the historic brand was revived by ex-Ducati owner Claudio Castiglioni.

Although winning plaudits for its gorgeous styling, exquisite specification and thrilling, howling performance, it was also heavy, slightly down on power, cramped and unrefined and expensive compared to the best from Japan and elsewhere.

It was enlarged into a 1000cc machine in 2004 which improved things but, although still alluringly tempting, it was never a mass market success, although a series of even more exotic limited editions maintained its poster bike appeal. A further major update came in 2010.


Ride quality & brakes

Among the updates for this version, the F4 1000 gained bigger ride-by-wire throttle bodies which in turn meant that its tubular steel trellis frame had to be made wider to accommodate them.

At the same time it gained new, lighter cast aluminium wheels (which are even lighter forged alloy on the F4R and F4RR versions) are now shod with Pirelli’s latest 200-section Diablo Super Corsa SP tyres, all of which helps improve handling.


Engine

The base-model MV Agusta F4 1000 now comes with the short-stroke motor from the old F4R and F4RR and produces 195bhp at 13,600rpm as a result. It now also features a lighter crankshaft, forged titanium conrods, revised cylinder head porting and the valves now use a single spring instead of two.

Meanwhile, new electronics include a ride-by-wire system along with new 50mm Mikuni throttle bodies, an anti-wheelie system, eight-stage traction control, four riding modes, electronic engine braking control, a quickshifter and auto-blipper.


Reliability & build quality

High-end exotica ownership, and by historic reputation, particularly that from Italy, can come fraught with concerns about quality and reliability but in more recent years it’s a myth.

Ducati quality, reliability and service intervals are now impeccable; Aprilia’s are much better, too, as now are revived MV Agusta’s – particularly since the F4 1000’s reinvention under Harley-Davidson’s brief ownership and significant investment in 2010.


Value vs rivals

As with any bike of this sort of performance, insurance for the MV Agusta F4 1000 won't be the cheapest, and parts and servicing can be a little fruity too.

But when you’re buying true Italian exotica, what do you expect? In addition, being a high performance superbike means the F4 1000’s consumption of consumables such as tyres, fuel, brake pads, chains etc, is greater than most as well.


Equipment

As you’d expect, you get lots of toys for your money with the MV Agusta F4 1000. These include a full electronic rider aid package as well as fully-adjustable Marzocchi and Sachs suspension, Brembo monobloc brakes, a multi-function dash and steering damper. Higher spec variants such as the F4 R have even more goodies fitted as standard, too.



Specs

Engine size 998cc
Engine type 16v, inline four-cylinder
Frame type Steel trellis/cast ali mix frame and ali single-sided swingarm
Fuel capacity 17 litres
Seat height 830mm
Bike weight 191kg
Front suspension Fully adjustable 50mm Marzocchi forks
Rear suspension Fully-adjustable single rear Sachs shock
Front brake 2 x 320mm discs with four-piston Brembo monobloc calipers
Rear brake 210mm single disc with single-piston Nissin caliper
Front tyre size 120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size 200/55 x 17

Mpg, costs & insurance

Average fuel consumption 31 mpg
Annual road tax £101
Annual service cost £400
New price -
Used price -
Insurance group 17 of 17
How much to insure?
Warranty term Two year unlimited mileage

Top speed & performance

Max power 195 bhp
Max torque 81 ft-lb
Top speed 185 mph
1/4 mile acceleration -
Tank range 120 miles
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