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MV Agusta F4 750 / F4 1000. Tamburini's Italian superbike masterpiece.

MV Agusta's 1999 F4 750 was Massimo Tamburini's Italian superbike masterpiece — 749cc inline-four with radial valves, single-sided swingarm, organ-pipe exhaust, that distinctive aesthetic. F4 1000 (2005-2009): 998cc, 166-200bhp; F4R/RR (2010-2018): up to 212bhp. Killed in 2018 with no successor — replaced by F3 800 and Brutale superbike. Cult superbike now.

1996
Pre-F4 (1999 launch)
2006
F4 1000 · 1 yr in
2016
F4 RR · final years
2026
Killed 2018 · 8 yrs gone
Continual audits are underway to verify local pricing for every bike in every market. Apologies for any gaps you see while this is in progress.
1996 Pre-F4 (1999 launch)

Pre-F4

MV Agusta brand reborn 1997 — F4 was the launch flagship
F4 750 launched 1999 with Tamburini-designed bodywork

F4 not yet — 1999 launch
N/Apre-launch
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£15,999
2006 F4 1000 · 1 yr in
2006 MV Agusta F4 1000

MV Agusta F4 1000 (2005-2009)

998cc liquid-cooled inline-four (F4-derived), radial valves
Single-sided swingarm, organ-pipe exhaust, Italian sportbike benchmark

998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four (FI · radial valves)
166bhp
109
192
810
ABSFuel injectionTraction controlRide modesAnalogue + LCDRadial valvesSingle-sided swingarm
Known issues
  • F4 1000 — Italian electrics issues — all years
  • Reg/rec failure (Italian pattern) — all years
  • High service costs (radial valves) — all years
  • Cam chain tensioner rattle — high-mile bikes
£14,999
£25,200
£7–12k
2016 F4 RR · final years
2016 MV Agusta F4 RR

MV Agusta F4 RR (2010-2018)

998cc inline-four, race-spec internals, 200bhp+ peak
Cornering ABS, electronic suspension, Brembo monobloc, MotoGP-style aerodynamics

998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four (FI · race-spec)
201bhp
111
192
830
Cornering ABSFuel injectionTraction control (8 levels)Ride modes (4)TFT dashElectronic suspensionQuickshifter
Known issues
  • F4 RR — electronic suspension reliability — all years
  • Reg/rec carry-over (Italian) — all years
  • Service costs prohibitive without specialist — all years
  • Otherwise mature platform
£32,999
£42,800
£12–15k
2026 Killed 2018 · 8 yrs gone
No bike for this era

No F4

MV Agusta killed F4 in 2018 — Euro 4 + sales decline + multiple bankruptcies
Brutale 1000 RR is the modern MV super-naked; no faired flagship

STATUS · GONE
GONE
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Price not available
Price not available
Brutale 1000 RR £24,990
// 30-Year Delta

What actually changed.

MV Agusta's Italian superbike · 1999-2018
Tamburini's masterpiece 1999-2018, 19 yrs Massimo Tamburini's F4 design — single-sided swingarm, radial valves, organ-pipe exhaust, distinctive bodywork — defined Italian superbike aesthetic for nearly 20 years. Same designer as Ducati 916. The F4 was MV Agusta's reborn brand identity. No modern MV faired sport — F4 lineage permanently retired.
F4 750 → F4 1000 → F4 RR Power evolution 1999-2018 F4 750 (1999-2004): 126-146bhp. F4 1000 (2005-2009): 166-200bhp. F4R (2010-2018): 186bhp. F4 RR (2011-2018): 201-212bhp. Same chassis architecture across 19 years, increasing power. F4 RR with electronic suspension is the peak — most desirable on used market.
Why it ended 2018 Euro 4 + bankruptcy strain Euro 4 in 2017 required engine update MV Agusta couldn't fund through their bankruptcy struggles. Combined with declining superbike sales (overall market shrinkage), F4 was killed 2018. MV's only flagship is now naked (Brutale 1000 RR) and middleweight (F3 800). The faired superbike role is empty at MV in 2026.
Real cost trajectory Held value (high) £14,999 F4 1000 in 2006 (£25,200 today) → £24,990 Brutale 1000 RR in 2026. Roughly flat in real terms. Used market in 2026: F4 750 £5-8k, F4 1000 £7-11k, F4 RR £12-18k for clean low-mile. F4 RR with electronic suspension commands premium.
Rider aids count (1999 → 2018) 1 → 12+ F4 750 had FI as the only rider aid. F4 1000 (2005+) added FI improvements. F4 RR (2011+) had cornering ABS, traction control (8 levels), ride modes (4), electronic suspension, TFT dash, quickshifter. Massive evolution within the 19-year production run.
Cheapest way in £5k A clean F4 750 from 1999-2003. 126-146bhp inline-four, Tamburini-designed, that famous single-sided swingarm and organ-pipe exhaust. Pay attention to electrics, reg/rec, radial valve service costs (5,000-mile intervals). Service through MV Agusta specialists for best results.
Why riders love it Italian aesthetic + heritage F4 is one of the most beautiful production motorcycles ever made. Tamburini-designed, Italian heritage, hand-finished, single-sided swingarm, organ-pipe exhaust — the bike's aesthetic is unmistakable. Cult following amongst Italian superbike enthusiasts. Used prices have held strong because of design provenance.
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// Sources

Where these numbers come from

Every figure on this page is from a published manufacturer spec sheet or a reputable review publication. No press junkets, no opinions in the spec data. Inflation calculated using Bank of England's CPI tool.

1999-2004 MV Agusta F4 750 Manufacturer specs · MCN archive · Cycle World
2005-2009 MV Agusta F4 1000 Manufacturer press · MCN · Visordown
2010-2018 MV Agusta F4 R/RR Manufacturer press · MCN · Bennetts BikeSocial