MV Agusta F4 LH44 vs Honda CBF1000 ABS (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta F4 LH44stacks up against the Honda CBF1000 ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta F4 LH44Honda CBF1000 ABS
Model year20182011
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower212 hp97 hp
Torque115 Nm97 Nm
Weight175 kg228 kg
Seat height33 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABS. Brembo radial-type, single-piece with 4 pistonsDouble disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS.Single disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS)
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

MV Agusta F4 LH44 vs Honda CBF1000 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta F4 LH44 and the Honda CBF1000 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta F4 LH44 brings 212 hp in a 175 kg package, while the Honda CBF1000 ABS counters with 97 hp at 228 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: