MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini vs Ducati 998 S (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 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta F4 1000 TamburiniDucati 998 S
Model year20042002
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower173 hp136 hp
Torque113 Nm101 Nm
Weight187 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual 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 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini and the Ducati 998 S 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 S counters with 136 hp at 187 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: