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MV Agusta F4 750 motorcycle review - Riding
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MV Agusta F4 750 (1999-2004)



Detail Value
Engine size 749cc
Power 126bhp
Top speed 175.3mph
Insurance group 17
  MCN ratings Owners' ratings
Overall rating is 5 rating is 5
Engine rating is 4 rating is 5
Ride & Handling rating is 4 rating is 5
Equipment rating is 3 rating is 4
Quality & Reliability rating is 4 rating is 5
Value rating is 5 rating is 4

MCN overall verdict rating is 5

The MV Agusta F4 750 was the most eagerly awaited slice of Italian superbike exotica pretty much delivered on all counts. Simply stunning Massimo Tamburini styling was the most beautiful since the same designer’s Ducati 916 of 1994 (and is generally considered to still be the most beautiful bike in production). Spec, build quality and handling was there to match. Only the MV Agusta F4 750's screaming four-cylinder engine failed to be a world beater – still good though. The F4 750 is an instant classic and coveted and collected in equal measure.

Engine

MCN rating rating is 4
Owners' rating rating is 5

Designed from the ground up in conjunction with Ferrari, this all-new four had the toughest of all challenges: to beat the best from Japan first time out. In truth, the MV Agusta F4 750's ultra-hunger for revs and slight lack of midrange means it can’t quite match a Suzuki GSX-R750. But there’s no shame in that, the MV Agusta F4 750 is still quick and fun, and nothing from Japan ever sounded as good. Succeeding MV Agusta F4 1000 version far better, though…

Ride and Handling

MCN rating rating is 4
Owners' rating rating is 5

When launched (ie 1999) the MV Agusta F4 750 was a match, handling-wise, for pretty much anything on the road – especially in the higher spec (read better suspended) S or SPR trim. Since then, however, the world has moved on a tad. The MV Agusta F4 750 is still phenomenal, however, and with the brakes to match, but more than a little cramped and sports bike extreme, too, so don’t go expected any long distance comfort…

Equipment

MCN rating rating is 3
Owners' rating rating is 4

Sports bike minimal, but phenomenally classy all the same. The MV Agusta F4 750 has specially designed Nissin callipers and master cylinder, delicious analogue/digital instruments, mouth-watering combined indicators/mirrors and fabulous detailing everywhere. It may not have everything including the kitchen sink, but what the MV Agusta F4 750 does have is more than classy…

Quality and Reliability

MCN rating rating is 4
Owners' rating rating is 5

For a slice of Italian exotica, the MV Agusta F4 750 has little of the fickle brittleness that afflicts much of the breed. Although not perfect, mechanical reliability of the MV Agusta F4 750 is generally good while the quality of build, finish and componentry matches the motorcycles’ price. Overall? Recommended.

Value

MCN rating rating is 5
Owners' rating rating is 4

MV Agusta have never been cheap and these latest incarnations are no different. On the plus side, however, the MV Agusta F4 750 is undeniably a mouth-wateringly styled, beautifully built and phenomenally able sports bike that is simply dripping in class and prestige – something that no mass produced Japanese rival will ever understand. And how do you put a value on that? Find MV Agusta F4 750 motorcycles for sale.

Insurance

Insurance group: 17

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Model History

June 1999: Mv Agusta F4 750 Serie Oro launched complete with magnesium swing arm and wheels.
Feb 2002: MV Agusta F4 750 Serie Oro discontinued.
Oct 1999: MV Agsuta F4 750S launched, full production model.
2003: MV Agusta F4 750S now with silver wheels.
2004: MV Agusta F4 750S discontinued.
2003: MV Agusta f4 750 1+1, dual seat version launched.
2005: MV Agusta F4 750 1+1 discontinued.
2000: MV Agusta F4 750 SPR launched.
2000: MV Agusta F4 750 SPR Senna limited edition (just 300 made) launched.
2004: MV Agusta F4 750 SPR Senna discontinued.

Other Versions

MV Agusta 750 F4 Serie Oro: limited edition, hand built introductory model with magnesium swing arm and wheels.
MV Agusta F4 750 1+1:  Biposto dual seat model.
MV Agusta F4 750 SPR:  Limited edition sports production model with numerous engine mods.
MV Agusta F4 750 SPR Senna: Limited edition. Black with carbon fibre bodywork.

Specifications

Top speed 175.3mph
1/4-mile acceleration 10.5 secs
Power 126bhp
Torque 53.1ftlb
Weight 182kg
Seat height 790mm
Fuel capacity 20 litres
Average fuel consumption 42mpg
Tank range 143 miles
Insurance group 17
Engine size 749cc
Engine specification 16v transverse four, 6 gears
Frame Steel tube trellis
Front suspension adjustment Preload, rebound, compression
Rear suspension adjustment Preload, rebound, compression
Front brakes 2 x 310mm discs
Rear brake 210mm disc
Front tyre size 120/65 x 17in
Rear tyre size 190/50 x 17in

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Owners' Overall Rating rating is 4.5(1 review)

  • MV Agusta F4 750 S

    GraingeM

    Average rating rating is 4.5

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    As an MV owner I sat on one in 2000 when the model was released. Took me 8 years to save up but it was all worth it!

    29 March 2009

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m v Agusta 750 f4

Ive had dozens of jap bikes and they are very good, gsx 750,r6,z1000 xjr cbr and lots of others,i have admired the m v for a long while now and finally purchased on about two month ago.This bike is so sexy it doesnt matter how it is a nano second slower than whatever,or it wont do the 180mph,this bike has a firm ride,the turning circle is poor,your thumbs get caught under the tank,But forget that its a pleasure to ride,everyone looks,when its parked up ,nothing sounds like it.

fantastic

31 July 2009 16:35

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