Built around MV Agusta's sport motorcycle platform, the 2008 MV Agusta F4 1000 S features a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 166 HP (121.2 kW) at 11,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 109 Nm (80.4 lb-ft) at 10,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 166.3 HP per liter and a 1,550 rpm working window between peak torque (10,200 rpm) and peak power (11,750 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the F4 1000 S measures 190 kg (419 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.87 HP/kg (1.14 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,408 mm (55.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17.41-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 301 km/h (187 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2004 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
166.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.87 HP/kg (1.14 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,200–11,750 rpm
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power166.0 HP (121.2 kW)) @ 11750 RPM
Torque109.0 Nm (11.1 kgf-m or 80.4 ft.lbs) @ 10200 RPM
Compression13.0:1
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM13000
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMultiplate in oil bath
Performance
Top Speed300.9 km/h (187.0 mph)
Chassis
Frame TypeCrMo Steel tubular trellis and aluminium alloy
Front SuspensionUpside-down telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload adjustment
Rear SuspensionProgressive, single shock absorber with rebound compression damping and spring preload
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Suspension
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Transmission
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