Honda VTR 1000 F FireStorm vs MV Agusta F4 1000 MT Tamburini (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VTR 1000 F FireStormMV Agusta F4 1000 MT Tamburini
Model year20062005
Price
Engine996 cc996 cc
Horsepower105 hp173 hp
Torque93 Nm113 Nm
Weight193 kg190 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/65-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda VTR 1000 F FireStorm vs MV Agusta F4 1000 MT Tamburini — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VTR 1000 F FireStorm and the MV Agusta F4 1000 MT Tamburini usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VTR 1000 F FireStorm brings 105 hp in a 193 kg package, while the MV Agusta F4 1000 MT Tamburini counters with 173 hp at 190 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: