This is not going to help you much, but i have always wanted an F4, so I constantly search MVAGUSTA.NET for information on these bikes, That might be a good place to start until some of the guys here chime in. If you get it and need some mechanic help my friend races and builds his own f4's here in Phoenix.

 

yep, check mvagusta.net

 

i almost bought an F4, but i wound up picking up the 1098S. there are no reputable mv service people anywhere near me, so if i ran into any issues i would be screwed. with the research i did, they seem to be easier to work on yourself than ducs. they are a beautiful design, tho it is very dated and unchanged. owners also said they felt very heavy to ride
i would guess that at some point i will go ahead and pick one up just to satisfy that want

 

I just sold my 2007 MV f4 Senna edition...and bought a 2010 1198s. Don't get me wrong the MV is a fine machine. has looks to kill and a analog rpm gauge and a smooth inline 4..but it is no Ducati. It was easy to ride except it is heavy to turn and VERY HOT. The seat sucks and the reach is fine for taller people, but over all it is your riding that will tell you if it is worth it. The bike only comes alive after 70 mph..illegal speeds...so once you hit over 100mph jail is a just past go...

great bike to experience, bad bike to own vs. a duc in my opinion.

 

...its a 2009 with 397 miles on it and has 5k in carbon on it and with my trade im basically getn the bike for 7k with him adding cash..so i think its a no brainer.

Sounds like a sweet deal. The F4 delivers an inimitable experience, and that engine between the knees is a beast.

Edit: Rereading your post. The scheduled maintenance is not significantly different than a Ducati Superbike. Perhaps slightly less expensive. The F4's are reliable. Noting your location... the bike runs hot. Don't ride around the city on this fire-breathing thing. It want's to be turned loose out on the open road/track.

 

ditto on it running hot. i was this close to getting a 2008 F4 312 r+1. It looks f'ing awesome, but talked with a new 2010 owner and they say its hard and heavy to ride, but the 2010's cleared up the overheating issues with the additional vent/opening in the upper fairing as compaired to the solid cover in past models.

I went with the 848. maybe you'll like the 848 evo?

check out mv agusta.net forum

 

my question is to other superbike owners what do you think of the mv agusta f4?ups n downs?maintaince no differ from ducatis?just wanted to get some info.its a 2009 with 397 miles on it and has 5k in carbon on it .

Sounds like either an F4 1000 312R or an F4 1078 312RR (both were available in 2009).

I have a 1000R and concur with the other posters that mvagusta.net is a good source of information.

In terms of fit and finish the MV is brilliant and maintainence wise they are not much different to Japanese bikes (i.e. very little beyond regular oil changes).

Being a Tamburini design, asthetically they are excellent and there is plenty of thought gone into the assembly and mechanical accessibility of the machine.

There are a few issues, rear wheel hub bearings can fail at quite low mileages parts availibility can be spotty.

Some also complain about off idle hunting and jerkiness however its never bothered me.

There is lots of opinion on overheating, in truth as long as you ride the bike as intended (like you're running for your life) there is no issue, however slow down (<60km/h) or get caught by a few traffic lights will see the temperature go rise dramatically and take ages to recover.

The power is addictive and really needs to be experienced first hand (after 8000 rpm you really need to hang on), remember the MV is one of very few bikes ever sold that will genuinely exceed 300km/h (without modification).

With the standard lightweight wheels and monobloc calipers they steer and stop pretty well too. They do feel a bit top heavy when stopped and the saddle height is more suited to tall people.

Comfort wise they are about the same as a Ducati Superbike.

The MV isn't a Ducati and has a completely different feel:

I find my Ducati (996R) has a more confidence inspiring overall feel and responds to smooth lines and input - a ride (especially at the track) is a series of smooth flowing arcs through the corners with an emphasis on keeping-up corner speed (resulting in lots of knee dragging).

The MV is more raw and brutal and generally I ride mine with more aggression resulting in a ride being largely a series of interconnected straight lines where as the the arrives at a corner I stand it on its nose, haul it around the corner and then as soon as I have it pointing in roughly the right direction I fire it (like a canon) at the next corner (resulting in lots of power wheelies and very little knee dragging).

Frankly neither bike is necessarily better than the other each has its flaws and attractions.

Andrew...

 

is your bike a 2010?

 

I love my F4, you will not regret having one in your garage, or under you. Yeah, they get hot in traffic but it's not a bike for riding in traffic, it loves to be ridden like you stole it, or on the track. Fantastic machines and great stable mates with a ducati...
+1 on MVagusta.net, excellent forum.

 

here i go again buying another machine that i dont need but hell with it..i want it.. That is a nice deal. But keep in mind, all these stories are true. I had one I bought totalled and rode around as my beater for a couple years. I just left the scrapes on it for character. Drove the MV guys nuts. Sacrilege! The down side is the heat, seat height and top heaviness, [ok for me with longer legs]. Terrible and trucky at moderate, low and traffic speeds. From the factory, it's leaner than a love offering at a democratic convention. You will curse it, while trying to ride it that way. Nobody awake below 7 grand on the tach. The up side? Above 7 grand everybody explodes into life, even all the relatives in the attic. And that truckiness? You will notice the way-cool 3 bolt wide setup on the beefy lower triples. At sonic speeds they really do thier job and nothing handles as well. The long and short truth? It got boring after awhile justifying the - over the +. Dealers are rarer than a lottery hit, so prepare for DIY after UPS, and a long wait from Italy on out of stock stuff. Stunning beauty though, & with the deal you are getting, you'll profit at sale time after boredom.

 

well thanx guys for all the input..and im waiting for it to arrive at my house in the next couple hrs..and what really made me pull the trigger on this deal is that it is an 2010 instead of 09 and its dark silver w/partial red frame...it looks awesome!will send pix of the stable of 5 italians when i get the chance jus waitn for my painted bodywork for my 750ss to get back.thanx again guys.

 

Another Italian in the family

I have always been surprized by how few ducati owners there are that are familar with the MV. I guess I get spoiled by shopping at Pro Italia. On any given day there are Ducs, Aprilias, and MVs, and last time, a Bimota DB7.

My S4RS and Xerox have to share the garage with this MV. It is REALLY an impressive motorcycle. I have been working on this 2009 for about a year now, and I am really pleased how it is turning out. I have since gotten BST black mambas but I am waiting for ABE rotors. That inline four really howls through the Moto Corsa exhaust. Hope you like it.

 

What's not to like?

 

almost

I almost bought a MV F4 750, but my heart kept saying another Duc another Duc. So I bought a 916 and love it. MVs are awesome too, so having it as an addition is waaay cool.

 

I agree with Andrew the Ducati is a more all around confidence inspiring machine. The MV is a total rush above 8 or 9 k. Plus those four pipes are pure art!

 

I turned 18,800 miles on my 2006 MV F4 1000s. I've put all those miles on it. I've taken great care of it and ridden the hell out of it. It's been up and down the east and west coast. Now i have it back home in Texas. I bought it at KC international here in San Antonio. I've put all those miles on it and have loved them all. The power is great, I love it.... MVAgusta.net is the best place to go. I am there and have the same log name there. If you have questions feel free to hit me up. I would have to say who ever had that bike before you added a couple nice touches. Here are somethings to add or check if are on it. Muzzy aluminum fans, upgraded 2010 water pump, and fresh greased bearings in the rear hub. Look it up on MVAgusta.net. Have fun!!!!!