MV Agusta F4 R Corsa Corta vs Honda CBF1000 ABS (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta F4 R Corsa CortaHonda CBF1000 ABS
Model year20122011
Price$18,800
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower192 hp97 hp
Torque112 Nm97 Nm
Weight185 kg228 kg
Seat height33 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS)
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS)
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

MV Agusta F4 R Corsa Corta vs Honda CBF1000 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta F4 R Corsa Corta and the Honda CBF1000 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta F4 R Corsa Corta brings 192 hp in a 185 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: