MV Agusta F4 R vs Yamaha FZ1 ABS (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta F4 Rstacks up against the Yamaha FZ1 ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta F4 RYamaha FZ1 ABS
Model year20152013
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower195 hp148 hp
Torque111 Nm106 Nm
Weight191 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABS. Brembo radial-type, single-piece with 4 pistonsDouble disc. ABS. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS.Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

MV Agusta F4 R vs Yamaha FZ1 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta F4 R and the Yamaha FZ1 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta F4 R brings 195 hp in a 191 kg package, while the Yamaha FZ1 ABS counters with 148 hp.

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: