Positioned in MV Agusta's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2006 MV Agusta F4 Tamburini features a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 170.3 HP (124.3 kW) at 11,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 113 Nm (83.3 lb-ft) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 170.6 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (9,500 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 Tamburini measures 191 kg (421 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.89 HP/kg (1.12 kg per horsepower). 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 283 km/h (176 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2006 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
170.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.89 HP/kg (1.12 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,500–11,750 rpm
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power170.3 HP (124.3 kW)) @ 11750 RPM
Torque113.0 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.3 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM
Compression13.0:1
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate
Performance
Top Speed282.8 km/h (175.7 mph)
Chassis
Frame TypeCrMo Steel tubular trellis (TIG welded) and magnesium 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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