Yamaha FZ1 vs MV Agusta F4 R (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ1stacks up against the MV Agusta F4 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ1MV Agusta F4 R
Model year20172015
Price$10,790
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower195 hp
Torque111 Nm
Weight191 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Double disc. Optional ABS. Brembo radial-type, single-piece with 4 pistons
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. Single disc. Optional ABS.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17

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

Picking between the Yamaha FZ1 and the MV Agusta F4 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ1 brings its published horsepower, while the MV Agusta F4 R counters with 195 hp at 191 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: