2004 MV Agusta F4 750 S
Brand new example of one of the final MV Agusta F4 750 Ss
VIN ZCGF401BC3V006339
When MV Agusta closed its doors in 1977 it signalled the death of Italy’s premier motorcycle brand. Between 1952 and 1976 MV won 37 world titles and took 270 Grand Prix victories, an achievement unmatched at the time. Eventually that the Castiglioni brothers acquired MV Agusta, adding to their portfolio that included Cagiva, Ducati, Morini and Husqvarna. Massimo Tamburini ran Cagiva’s design department, CRC (Cagiva Research Centre) in San Marino. Tamburini came to Cagiva from Bimota (the “Ta” in Bimota), and embarked on the four-cylinder F4 in 1995.
The liquid-cooled F4 engine featured oversquare dimensions of 73.8x43.8mm and a central chain-drive for the double overhead camshafts. This layout was unlike the Japanese four-cylinder engines at the time that featured side cam chain drives. The cylinder block was inclined forward 20 degrees, providing near vertical 46mm throttle bodies for the Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection. A unique feature was the radial four-valve per cylinder layout. The included valve angle was a narrow 22-degrees, with the valves tilted outwards 2-degrees. The cassette-style six-speed gearbox came from the 500cc Cagiva Grand Prix racer.
Eschewing the popular aluminium beam frame, Tamburini preferred a composite chassis layout. This included a chrome-molybdenum tubular steel upper section wrapping around the narrow engine and bolting to cast alloy rear uprights. These doubled as an engine cradle and pivots for the single-sided swingarm. Eccentrics on the steering head bearings provided adjustable steering geometry, while alternative mounts for the Sachs shock absorber allowed a choice of rising-rate. The suspension, wheels and brakes were all designed specifically for the F4. The 49mm upside down Showa fork incorporated quick release axle clamps and the brakes were designed in cooperation with Nissin. Along with 310mm floating discs, the front calipers featured six pistons of different diameter. With the twin headlights placed one above another in the centre of the fairing the F4’s styling was another Tamburini triumph. Rolling on a short 1,398mm wheelbase the F4 750 promised exceptional agility and stability, with a claimed top speed of 275 km/h. The first version was the limited edition F4 Oro. This became available in 1999, followed by the regular production F4 750 S in 2000. Two years later the F4 S evolved into the higher performance EV02.
The EV02 engine featured a new combustion chamber, camshafts and intakes. To reduce combustion chamber volume the exhaust valves had a flat mushroom head and the valve springs were a variable rate to resist surging. Along with a 1kg lighter crankshaft the cylinder block was by Mahle and the new Asso pistons were forged instead of cast. The straight cut gear primary drive was new, still with a 47/81 ratio, and a new clutch hub increased resistance. The 4-1-2 exhaust manifold was equipped with compensators, the rev limit 13,300 rpm, and the maximum power was now 137 horsepower at 12,600 rpm. The F4 750 S EV03 (Evolution engine and 03 Model Year) was ostensibly identical to the F4 S EV02. The engine and chassis were unchanged, but the wheels were now silver, and the clutch cover, sprocket cover and phonic wheel cover painted grey. The tachometer now had a yellow background with an F4 logo, and a Tricolore logo was placed on the steering head. The F4 750 EV03 lasted until June 2004 when the new F4 1000 replaced it. By this stage more than 10,000 examples of the F4 had been built.
One of the last MV Agusta F4 750s, this 2004 example is brand new and has never been run. It comes with promotional literature, and warranty and owners’ booklets. This is an opportunity to acquire a brand-new example of one of the most iconic motorcycles of the early twenty-first century. Also accompanying the sale is a 2005 'Model Range' DVD, original warranty paperwork, original letter from factory, MV decals and original tool roll.
Odometer is displaying 5KM covered.
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This motorcycle is sold unregistered.
