MV Agusta F4 1000S 1+1 review

A beautiful machine finally gets the power output it deserves and now goes as well as it looks
998cc engine deserving of its home, excellent manners, divine outline
Do yourself a favour: buy the single seater 'S' model and leave the missus at home - you'll both be happier!

Identical to the F4 1000, but easily identified by the pillion pegs and seat. Looks about as comfy as a plank - albeit a 180mph plank.

Identical to the F4 1000, but easily identified by the pillion pegs and seat. Looks about as comfy as a plank - albeit a 180mph plank.

Length (mm)2006
Width (mm)685
Height (mm)809
Dryweight (kg)193
Seats0
Seat Height (mm)809
Suspension FrontUpside-down telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload
Suspension RearProgressive, single shock absorber with rebound-compression damping and spring preload
Wheels Front3.50 x 17
Wheels Rear6.00 x 17
Wheels Made OfAluminium alloy
Tyres Front120/65 ZR 17
Tyres Rear190/50 ZR 17
Brakes FrontDouble steel floating disc
Brakes RearSingle steel disc
Wheelbase (mm)1407
Ground Clearance (mm)130
Trail (mm)98
ChassisCrMo Steel tubular trellis
Cubic Capacity (cc)996
Valves16
Max Power (bhp)166
Max Power Peak (rpm)12700
Torque Peak (rpm)10200
Bore (mm)76
Stroke (mm)56
Valve GearDHOC
Compression Ratio13
IgnitionElectric
Valves Per Cylinder4
CoolingLiquid-cooled
Fuel DeliveryMultipoint electronic injection
Stroke TypeFour Stroke