MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini vs Ducati 998 (2004)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburinistacks up against the Ducati 998. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta F4 1000 TamburiniDucati 998
Model year20042003
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower173 hp123 hp
Torque113 Nm97 Nm
Weight198 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/65-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini vs Ducati 998 — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini and the Ducati 998 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini brings 173 hp, while the Ducati 998 counters with 123 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: