MV Agusta F4 1000 S vs Can-Am Spyder Roadster SE5 (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta F4 1000 Sstacks up against the Can-Am Spyder Roadster SE5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta F4 1000 SCan-Am Spyder Roadster SE5
Model year20092009
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower166 hp106 hp
Torque109 Nm104 Nm
Weight192 kg317 kg
Seat height32 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L6.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speedAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. EBD, ABS. 4 piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. EBD, ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 165/65-R14 / 225/50-R15

MV Agusta F4 1000 S vs Can-Am Spyder Roadster SE5 — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta F4 1000 S and the Can-Am Spyder Roadster SE5 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta F4 1000 S brings 166 hp in a 192 kg package, while the Can-Am Spyder Roadster SE5 counters with 106 hp at 317 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: