MV Agusta F4 1000 AGO vs Ducati 996 (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta F4 1000 AGOstacks up against the Ducati 996. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta F4 1000 AGODucati 996
Model year20052001
Price
Engine996 cc996 cc
Horsepower166 hp113 hp
Torque109 Nm96 Nm
Weight190 kg198 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/60-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

MV Agusta F4 1000 AGO vs Ducati 996 — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta F4 1000 AGO and the Ducati 996 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta F4 1000 AGO brings 166 hp in a 190 kg package, while the Ducati 996 counters with 113 hp at 198 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: