Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade vs MV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro Pista (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR1000RR Firebladestacks up against the MV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro Pista. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR1000RR FirebladeMV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro Pista
Model year20192006
Price
Engine999 cc998 cc
Horsepower189 hp174 hp
Torque114 Nm117 Nm
Weight159 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade vs MV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro Pista — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade and the MV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro Pista usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade brings 189 hp, while the MV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro Pista counters with 174 hp at 159 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: