Highlights

• A pristine looking example of the sought after 1000 R model of F4
• Boasting a highly original condition complete with “disguised” pillion mount
• A lightly used example with a mere 5,500 kms (3,417 miles) 
• German registration
  
  

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• It seems our example was supplied as new by MV Agusta in Germany
• First registered in December 2009 and supplied at the start of 2010
• The motorcycle is believed to be in its original ownership still
• Our example is now resident in Paris
• This has been a lightly used example having covered a mere 5,500 kms to date
• This represents a miniscule 423 kms per year on average
• Our example is complete with ample original paperwork
• This includes the original German registration documents
• A Certificate of Conformity from MV Agusta is also on hand
• The original, boxed owner’s pack is also included
• This comprises of various manuals and an original key fob
  
  

The Interior

• The riding environment of the F4 1000 R is very sports orientated
• The dropped bars and rear-set alloy pegs are all about optimising aerodynamic integrity
• This configuration, allied to a deeply sculpted tank, help the rider duck out of the airflow
• The small, but steeply raked, fairing provides some protection for the rider
• The lucky rider is faced with an electronic display monitoring all functions
• Turn signals, light controls and starter button are situated on the grip bases
• The rider will also look over the alloy steering damper and adjustable front shock mounts
• Twin, shaped but good-sized mirrors provide a good rearward view
• The rider sits low on a supple, leather saddle
• Alloy and machined foot pegs are provided
• A “disguised” pillion saddle is provided above the rear wheel in body-coloured leather
• Fold down foot pegs are provided for the comfort and security of a pillion
  
  

The Exterior

• Our F4 1000 R is an impressive looking machine
• Its styling is angular and modern looking, somewhat belying its age
• Our example presents in the usual red and silver “Corse” metallic colourway
• The red is confined to the top line of the bike
• The silver paintwork adorns the rest of the motorcycle
• Our example seems to have been adorned with a signature
• This appears that it could be of designer Massimo Tamburini
• The front of the motorcycle features a small headlamp 
• Indicators are recessed into the shaped wing mirrors
• The angular front mudguard hugs the wheels and is finished in a carbon fibre weave
• The rear of the bike has a futuristic look
• A four-outlet exhaust system sits above the small, teardrop indicators
• A two-piece rear light is flanked by a pair of air vents
• The Brembo wheels are five spoke examples in forged alloy
• These are finished in anodised, matt black
• The rear wheel has a central void into which the supplied pit-stand fits
• The overall external condition of our example appears exemplary
  
  

The Mechanics

• The mechanical specification of the F4 1000 R was advanced and generous 
• It was another area in which the MV Agusta seemed to be ahead of its time
• The revised 998cc, four-cylinder, four-stroke engine delivered around 174bhp
• Brembo radial brakes were fitted, front and rear
• These work against twin 320mm, cross drilled disks at the front and a single 210mm at the rear
• Carbon nitride coated, upside down Marzocchi shock absorbers were fitted at the front
• The rear, single Sachs shock is adjustable for rebound and compression
• Our example has been lightly used and enjoyed
• As such it is reported to be in a fine and fully functional mechanical condition
  
  

Summary