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MV Agusta F4



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discontinued
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₹ 27,83,253
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MV Agusta has discontinued the F4 and the bike is out of production.

F4 Key Highlights

Engine Capacity998 cc
Transmission6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight191 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity17 litres
Seat Height830 mm
Max Power192.3 bhp

MV Agusta F4 Summary

The MV Agusta F4 is a litre-class superbike and the flagship model in the Italian manufacturer’s line-up. One of the first MV Agusta models to be launched here, the F4 is the most technologically advanced model in the company’s range.

The original F4 1000 was designed by the celebrated Italian automotive designer, Massimo Tamburini, over a decade ago. Such was the artistic impact of the F4 1000 that the 2016 model still carries considerable influence of the original model. The front of the F4 gets a diamond-shaped headlamp flanked by two guide lights, while lines have been sharpened to improve the aerodynamics. The trademark four-pipe exhaust system peeps out from under the pillion seat.

The MV Agusta F4 is built on a steel tubular trellis frame, with a single-sided aluminium swingarm. The lightweight CrMo (Chromium Molybdenum) construction of the frame has helped MV Agusta restrict the bike’s dry weight to just 191 kilograms. The F4 packs a 998cc inline four-cylinder engine, which delivers 192bhp and 111Nm of torque through a six-speed gearbox.

The electronics package comes with an eight-level traction control, torque control with four maps, anti-wheelie function, lean angle sensor and a torque shift system. The ABS system gets a Race Mode and RLM (Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation), which is basically prevents the rear wheel from lifting off during hard braking.

Though MV Agusta offers two more performance-focussed trims of the F4 in other countries, the Indian customers, for now, have to settle for the standard version. The F4 is available in two paint schemes – white ice pearl/ matt black and red/silver/matt black. It competes with the BMW S1000RR, Aprilia RSV4 R, Yamaha YZF-R1, Kawasaki ZX-10R and the Honda CBR1000R.

MV Agusta F4 Review

  • Good Things

    • 192bhp motor is exciting
    • Equipped with latest electronics
    • Looks stunning
  • Could be Better

    • Impractical for daily use
    • Engine heats up
    • Limited sales & service reach

BikeWale's Take

The MV Agusta F4 is one of the most exclusive supersport bikes ever made. It is known for its razor sharp handling, stunning design and Italian heritage. It’s a perfect track tool as well. But the brand has limited presence in the country.

MV Agusta F4 Expert Opinion

They'll call it ‘Motorcycle art’, if you ask MV Agusta. We’re inclined to agree, too – meet the MV Agusta F4R, the ‘mid-spec’ variant in the F4 range. Not as expensive as the F4RR, mind, but just as capable. This isn’t available any more, but there isn’t much of a difference between the F4 and F4R other than a graphics job and the more expensive one getting an easily-adjustable rear Ohlins shock.

What is it?

‘Motorcycle art’, if you ask MV Agusta. We’re inclined to agree, too – meet the MV Agusta F4R, the ‘mid-spec’ variant in the F4 range. Not as expensive as the F4RR, mind, but just as capable. This isn’t available any more, but there isn’t much of a difference between the F4 and F4R other than a graphics job and the more expensive one getting an easily-adjustable rear Ohlins shock.

How does it ride?

Like an old-school litre-class supersports motorcycle. It puts you arse-over-tits, and on a racetrack that is a great thing. We weren’t on a racetrack, and so were less than amused by it. That said, the easily adjustable suspension does wonders for its ride quality. The seat is the narrowest one we’ve seen on an inline-four motorcycle, a function of the narrowest four-pot motor in the business. There are electronics to ostensibly help you, but you get a switchable quickshifter, two levels of ABS and eight levels of traction control. You’re supposed to know the rest.

The engine is creamy smooth and lugs hard from nearly the bottom of the rev range. There is a step at 10,000rpm, and of course throttle response is way too aggressive in Sport mode (it wheelies in third if you sneeze, believe you me), but that said, it is very easy to get into trouble with the amount of speed this motorcycle can work up to. The perks of having 192bhp on tap, eh? The brakes are fantastic, though, so shedding speed is equally easy.

Anything else I should know?

Attention to detail, thy name is MV Agusta. They’ve made the cylinder head red, then covered it with the fairing so you don’t notice it unless you’re at the perfect angle to the engine. There are running lamps in the lip of the fairing as well as in the headlamp unit itself which you won’t notice except at night. However, it looks like MV got so carried away with the details that they forgot to step back and look at the motorcycle in its entirety, the way they did with the F3. I know I’m badmouthing what is widely accepted to be the most beautiful motorcycle in the business, but remember that the design has been essentially unchanged for two entire decades. They’ve updated it, with the projector headlamp and the square exhaust tips, but the updation has also made it an ever-so-slightly confused design. MV forgot to update the display, though; it has graphics that took me back to the reign of Nokia in the Indian mobile phone space.

It also has the turning radius of an aircraft carrier, thanks to the handlebars that make your thumb hit the fairing when you turn it. Oh, and you need to be at least six feet tall to ride it around. I’m six feet tall, and there were a fair number of times when I needed help to back up the motorcycle because of the seat height. The seat height also contributes to the nervousness when you take those U turns, and there’s always the reminder that you’re riding an exotic to take the nervousness a level higher. 

The seat and tank are too slippery to leave you comfortable for anything other than a short ride – this slipperiness is wonderful when you’re sliding from side to side for the corners, but on a regular ride, it is very uncomfortable.

 

Should I buy one?

This is a demanding motorcycle – you need to have Rs 35 lakh or so handy to buy it. You also need the leg length of a supermodel and the muscle of an athlete to ride it in traffic. But you’ll be an instant celebrity with it, too, because you’ll be on bonafide exotica.

 

Where does it fit in?

Right on the line that divides ‘motorcycles’ and ‘art’, like MV says. There is no real competition – the Ducati Panigale 1299 runs it close, and any of the Japanese 1000cc supersport motorcycles (special mention: Ninja) can outmanoeuvre it around a track, but you don’t pay this much money for a motorcycle. Where the F4 distinguishes itself is in the fact that whether you’re riding it or not, whether it is parked in your garage or in your living room, you and everyone around you will appreciate it.

Gear check

1. Arai Astro-IQ Second in the Arai street models hierarchy, the Astro-IQ is a comfortable, stable helmet at any speed. Price: 50,000 

2. Alpinestars T-GP R Air A textile jacket that is a good middle ground between the protection of a textile jacket with the cooling of a mesh jacket thanks to the well-designed airflow, the T-GP Plus is one of the better jackets for an Indian summer. Price: Rs 16,500 (T-GP Plus Air)

3. Cortech by Tour Master Injector gloves These full-length gloves are a cross between a touring glove and a racing glove. Has moulded plastic for knuckle protection, a leather back and perforated leather in between the fingers for ventilation. A fleece liner will keep you warm during the winter - but is surprisingly good during the summer as well. Price: Rs 8700 before shipping and duties (Impulse RR)

4. Joe Rocket Phoenix 2.0 pants Mesh is a wonderful thing in our heat, and the Joe Rocket Phoenix mesh pants manage an ideal combination of protection via the removable armour and airflow. Price: 9600 (Phoenix Ion)

5. Alpinestars SMX-6 boots A full-length road-going boot, the SMX-6 has perforations all along the front of the boot, giving it great ventilation. It is comfortable enough to wear all day long. Price: Rs 21,500

Photography by Kapil Angane

 

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F4 Specifications & Features

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      Specifications

      • Power & Performance

        • Displacement
          998 cc
        • Max Power
          192.3 bhp @ 13400 rpm
        • Max Torque
          110.8 Nm @ 9600 rpm
        • Mileage - Owner Reported
          -
        • Riding Range
          -
        • Top Speed
          291.2 Kmph
        • Riding Modes
          -
        • Transmission
          6 Speed Manual
        • Transmission Type
          Cassette style
        • Gear Shifting Pattern
          -
        • Cylinders
          4
        • Bore
          79 mm
        • Stroke
          50 mm
        • Valves Per Cylinder
          4
        • Compression Ratio
          13.4:1
        • Ignition
          -
        • Spark Plugs
          1 Per Cylinder
        • Cooling System
          Liquid Cooled
        • Clutch
          -
        • Fuel Delivery System
          -
        • Fuel Tank Capacity
          17 litres
        • Reserve Fuel Capacity
          -
        • Emission Standard
          BS4
        • Fuel Type
          Petrol
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      • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

        • Front Suspension
          Telescopic Hydraulic Fork
        • Rear Suspension
          Sinlge Shock Absorbers
        • Braking System
          Dual Channel ABS
        • Front Brake Type
          Disc
        • Front Brake Size
          320 mm
        • Rear Brake Type
          Disc
        • Rear Brake Size
          210 mm
        • Calliper Type
          4 piston front, 2 piston rear
        • Wheel Type
          Alloy
        • Front Wheel Size
          17 inch
        • Rear Wheel Size
          17 inch
        • Front Tyre Size
          120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W)
        • Rear Tyre Size
          200/55 - ZR 17 M/C (78 W)
        • Tyre Type
          Tubeless
        • Radial Tyres
          Yes
        • Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
          -
        • Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
          -
        • Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
          -
        • Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
          -
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      • Dimensions & Chassis

        • Kerb Weight
          191 kg
        • Seat Height
          830 mm
        • Ground Clearance
          115 mm
        • Overall Length
          2115 mm
        • Overall Width
          750 mm
        • Overall Height
          -
        • Wheelbase
          1430 mm
        • Chassis Type
          Steel Tubular Trellis
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      • Manufacturer Warranty

        • Standard Warranty
          -
        • Standard Warranty
          -

      Features

        • Touch Screen Display
          -
        • Instrument Console
          -
        • Odometer
          Digital
        • Speedometer
          Digital
        • Fuel Guage
          Yes
        • Digital Fuel Guage
          Yes
        • Hazard Warning Indicator
          -
        • Average Speed Indicator
          -
        • OTA Updates
          -
        • Call/SMS Alerts
          -
        • Geo Fencing
          -
        • Distance to Empty Indicator
          -
        • Tachometer
          Digital
        • Stand Alarm
          Yes
        • No. of Tripmeters
          2
        • Tripmeter Type
          Digital
        • Gear Indicator
          -
        • Low Fuel Indicator
          Yes
        • Low Oil Indicator
          Yes
        • Low Battery Indicator
          Yes
        • Clock
          Yes
        • Service Reminder Indicator
          -
        • Battery
          12V - 8.6Ah
        • Front Storage Box
          -
        • Under Seat Storage
          -
        • Mobile App Connectivity
          -
        • DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
          -
        • AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
          -
        • Shift Light
          Yes
        • Headlight Type
          -
        • Brake/Tail Light
          -
        • Turn Signal
          -
        • Pass Light
          Yes
        • GPS & Navigation
          -
        • USB Charging Port
          -
        • Riding Modes Switch
          -
        • Traction Control
          -
        • Cruise Control
          -
        • Hazard Warning Switch
          -
        • Start Type
          Electric Start
        • Killswitch
          Yes
        • Stepped Seat
          Yes
        • Pillion Backrest
          No
        • Pillion Grabrail
          Yes
        • Pillion Seat
          Yes
        • Pillion Footrest
          Yes
        • Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
          -
        • Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
          -
        • Additional Features
          -
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      MV Agusta F4 User Reviews

      4.7/5

      (3 Ratings) 1 Reviews

      5

      Visual Appeal


      4

      Reliability


      5

      Performance


      4

      Service Experience

      Being a proud owner !!

      6 years ago


      Mandar Satam

      I bought this bike for 31.26 Lacs* on road mumbai. Its an inter-contienental balastic missile in my thought, superb aero-dynamics & pure italian beauty which is the most beautiful design in the world yet ! servicing is quite expensive & it needs maintenance to be done time to time .

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      5

      Visual Appeal


      4

      Reliability


      5

      Performance


      4

      Service Experience


      3

      Maintenance cost

      4

      Extra Features

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Occasional Commute

      Owned for

      6 months-1 yr

      Ridden for

      < 5000 kms

      Tips for other riders

      It has a powerful engine that may take you to hell. Keep calm & ride safe !

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