MV Agusta F4 1000 AGO vs Ducati 996 S (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 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta F4 1000 AGODucati 996 S
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 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta F4 1000 AGO and the Ducati 996 S 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 S 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: