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As a teenager in the 70s, the MV Agusta was the ultimate dream bike. Now 40 years later I have been offered one of the modern MVs. I've heard very mixed views on them.
Has anyone on here actually owned one?
I know the company goes bust every other year and spares are expensive but I'm still tempted.
Opinions please.
Has anyone on here actually owned one?
I know the company goes bust every other year and spares are expensive but I'm still tempted.
Opinions please.
Two friends have had MV F4 750s and not had any issues over many years ownership, they are stunning looking bikes and not that awkward to work on, especially compared with Ducatis.
To ride, they are something like a decade newer CBR 600 but more special feeling.
Another local guy had the latest MV super sports job and blew it up in short order so the latest models are probably more stressed.
To ride, they are something like a decade newer CBR 600 but more special feeling.
Another local guy had the latest MV super sports job and blew it up in short order so the latest models are probably more stressed.
I had one in March 2015 sold in September 2016 done 10,000 miles
Mine was a B series 800 triple and different time for mv
You are looking at the classic F4 312 which I'm told (as I have no experience) is when they were truly hand built
That one used to get a right snatchy throttle and get hot round town. I forget who it is on here but he has one and knows a few tricks
I loved my mv although a very different design. I'd have another but don't think I'd have one over my Aprilia. It would have to be a second bike for me now
Mine was a B series 800 triple and different time for mv
You are looking at the classic F4 312 which I'm told (as I have no experience) is when they were truly hand built
That one used to get a right snatchy throttle and get hot round town. I forget who it is on here but he has one and knows a few tricks
I loved my mv although a very different design. I'd have another but don't think I'd have one over my Aprilia. It would have to be a second bike for me now
Had a Brutale 1090RR for a few years, and love it.
The company is sorting itself out (again) and finally bought back all the AMG shares, rumours of a new 4 cyl bike next year, likely to be the 1200 Brutale versus a new F4, as the Brutale is the big seller for them
Absolutely zero issues with my MV from new, to be fair only done 6.5k fair weather miles on it, as I have other bikes to share the mileage around.
I have tried a couple of F4s over the last 5 years, but an hour one one is enough for me due to comfort factor (I have a few mechanical ailments, nothing wrong with the bike)
Absolutely fantastic to ride, and just something special about them with lots of nice design features.
Lots more info on the MV forum www.mvagusta.net
The company is sorting itself out (again) and finally bought back all the AMG shares, rumours of a new 4 cyl bike next year, likely to be the 1200 Brutale versus a new F4, as the Brutale is the big seller for them
Absolutely zero issues with my MV from new, to be fair only done 6.5k fair weather miles on it, as I have other bikes to share the mileage around.
I have tried a couple of F4s over the last 5 years, but an hour one one is enough for me due to comfort factor (I have a few mechanical ailments, nothing wrong with the bike)
Absolutely fantastic to ride, and just something special about them with lots of nice design features.
Lots more info on the MV forum www.mvagusta.net
I had a F4 1000 Senna. It was very fast (for 2006 - 180bhp). The suspension was very hard. At tickover it sounded like a tractor but once it got going it had an extraordinary sort of V10 howl.
It didn't go wrong while i had it but the fueling was iffy around 5k not entirely solved by ecu/exhaust mods.
Oh - it was also the best looking bike ever made. (well I think so)
It didn't go wrong while i had it but the fueling was iffy around 5k not entirely solved by ecu/exhaust mods.
Oh - it was also the best looking bike ever made. (well I think so)
counterofbeans said:
I had a F4 1000 Senna. It was very fast (for 2006 - 180bhp). The suspension was very hard. At tickover it sounded like a tractor but once it got going it had an extraordinary sort of V10 howl.
It didn't go wrong while i had it but the fueling was iffy around 5k not entirely solved by ecu/exhaust mods.
Oh - it was also the best looking bike ever made. (well I think so)
You philistine ... lol ... I remember that bike, will never agree on the best looking thing but it is in the top 3, stunning piece of kit, hope lifes all god mate.It didn't go wrong while i had it but the fueling was iffy around 5k not entirely solved by ecu/exhaust mods.
Oh - it was also the best looking bike ever made. (well I think so)
I've had 3 MV's over the years.... none of them have ever had any realy bad problems.
First one was a F4 750s. Went like s
t of a shovel and sounded very good with the baffels removed. The original F4 had an engine designed by Ferrari (hence the 'F') that was going into the once thought of Ferrari motorbike around the same time as Ducati was owned by fiat. It used the radial valves that were used in the F1 engine back in the 90's. That obvioulsy never happened and the engine was put on shelf and picked up by MV when Cagiva bought the name back in the late 90's. The only real issue with these bikes was the rear wheel bearing collapsing every 3-5k and the lack of any bearings to put back in.
My second one was an F3. 675 triple. Beautifull bike, lots of electronics and toys but a bit small for me. No problems with this one, just need to make sure you don't leave ethanol based petrol in the tank over winter as it can warp the plastic fuel tanks. Most of these were replaced under warranty.
Third one is a Brutale Dragster 800RR. This one is outrageous both in styling and performance. Sounds amazing with a QD aftermarket exhuast (although I believe QD supply the MV Corse exhaust)
All the bikes are uncomfortable to ride. The F4 / F3 are real arse up head down bikes, and the Brutale is a tight fit. But then the build quality is exceptional and you won't see many round. Overall they are all a treat to ride.
First one was a F4 750s. Went like s
t of a shovel and sounded very good with the baffels removed. The original F4 had an engine designed by Ferrari (hence the 'F') that was going into the once thought of Ferrari motorbike around the same time as Ducati was owned by fiat. It used the radial valves that were used in the F1 engine back in the 90's. That obvioulsy never happened and the engine was put on shelf and picked up by MV when Cagiva bought the name back in the late 90's. The only real issue with these bikes was the rear wheel bearing collapsing every 3-5k and the lack of any bearings to put back in.My second one was an F3. 675 triple. Beautifull bike, lots of electronics and toys but a bit small for me. No problems with this one, just need to make sure you don't leave ethanol based petrol in the tank over winter as it can warp the plastic fuel tanks. Most of these were replaced under warranty.
Third one is a Brutale Dragster 800RR. This one is outrageous both in styling and performance. Sounds amazing with a QD aftermarket exhuast (although I believe QD supply the MV Corse exhaust)
All the bikes are uncomfortable to ride. The F4 / F3 are real arse up head down bikes, and the Brutale is a tight fit. But then the build quality is exceptional and you won't see many round. Overall they are all a treat to ride.
Reading the forums and other owners history, the later/longer a model is developed, the better it got.
So you buy the latest thing out and basically debug it for a year as production ramps. Remember MV are selling real low volume of each model.
All the fuelling issues, unreliable hubs ets..all known issues that were eventually fixed after a few more years development
The "old" 4 cyl platform is very stable now. Usually the issues seem to come in with new changes. They just dont have the budget of BMW or Honda
I would research the model and year you are looking at, check the known issues and fixes. If the bike has good history records, you may find its had the common stuff done already.
So you buy the latest thing out and basically debug it for a year as production ramps. Remember MV are selling real low volume of each model.
All the fuelling issues, unreliable hubs ets..all known issues that were eventually fixed after a few more years development
The "old" 4 cyl platform is very stable now. Usually the issues seem to come in with new changes. They just dont have the budget of BMW or Honda
I would research the model and year you are looking at, check the known issues and fixes. If the bike has good history records, you may find its had the common stuff done already.
I had an F4 from 2014 to 2017; I had a few issues almost all of which should have been rectified as factory recalls/bulletins by the supplying dealer (new bike) but weren't. Only proper ballache was getting a front brake disk judder at 2800 miles which was very hard to get them to fix under warranty.
It had a crap tank range and ran very hot (and was hot to sit on with the pipes) but was a lovely (and surprisingly comfy) ride, went like stink and obviously sounded amazing. Brakes were one finger, sublime.
Main issue was that the nearest dealer to me is now the excellent Bennetts in Barnsley but it is a bit of a trek.
I traded it in for a new R1 in March and I really miss it (not least because the MV was £260 a year to insure and the R1 is £880 (wtf?
) - what I really should have done was trade the OHs 1999 R1 in for it, dug a little deeper and kept the MV and a new R1. Ho hum.
It had a crap tank range and ran very hot (and was hot to sit on with the pipes) but was a lovely (and surprisingly comfy) ride, went like stink and obviously sounded amazing. Brakes were one finger, sublime.
Main issue was that the nearest dealer to me is now the excellent Bennetts in Barnsley but it is a bit of a trek.
I traded it in for a new R1 in March and I really miss it (not least because the MV was £260 a year to insure and the R1 is £880 (wtf?
) - what I really should have done was trade the OHs 1999 R1 in for it, dug a little deeper and kept the MV and a new R1. Ho hum.
Many thanks for all the replies. The bike is 2012 312RR with under 8,000 miles. I intend to use it for only occasional road use but more so on track. From what I've read it should be fun on track.
I have various other track day bikes for me and my two sons who are 26 and 28. We have two cbr400 rr nc29s and two cbr900s.
Looking forward to getting MV on track in 2018.
I have various other track day bikes for me and my two sons who are 26 and 28. We have two cbr400 rr nc29s and two cbr900s.
Looking forward to getting MV on track in 2018.
Crapaud said:
Many thanks for all the replies. The bike is 2012 312RR with under 8,000 miles. I intend to use it for only occasional road use but more so on track. From what I've read it should be fun on track.
I have various other track day bikes for me and my two sons who are 26 and 28. We have two cbr400 rr nc29s and two cbr900s.
Looking forward to getting MV on track in 2018.
Its the best bike MV have ever made really.I have various other track day bikes for me and my two sons who are 26 and 28. We have two cbr400 rr nc29s and two cbr900s.
Looking forward to getting MV on track in 2018.
The new stuff is more mass produced and just generally a bit s
t.jason61c said:
The new stuff is more mass produced and just generally a bit st.
From what I understand MV’s are still hand assembled. t.Care to qualify what a bit s
t means? Would be helpful if you could share your experiences (which ones have you ridden, owned, bad experiences etc.)
Best forewarned and all that for potential new owners.
Crapaud said:
Many thanks for all the replies. The bike is 2012 312RR with under 8,000 miles. I intend to use it for only occasional road use but more so on track. From what I've read it should be fun on track.
I have various other track day bikes for me and my two sons who are 26 and 28. We have two cbr400 rr nc29s and two cbr900s.
Looking forward to getting MV on track in 2018.
Just make certain that it is an F4 312RR. Different bike completely to an F4 312R. It's 1078cc not 998cc for starters. The engine has a fair few extra bits in it too such as titanium valves and slipper clutch. The wheels are forged not cast. The footrests are adjustable as std. I have various other track day bikes for me and my two sons who are 26 and 28. We have two cbr400 rr nc29s and two cbr900s.
Looking forward to getting MV on track in 2018.
Lots of dealers who are not familiar with these list an R as an RR. Also the last ones were made in 2009 so it's most likely old stock registered later. Mine is an 09 chassis number but registered in 2010.
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