There are few motorcycles on the face of the earth that give off that halo of exclusivity, quality and passion, as the MV Agusta F4 750 1999. Fruit of the innate talent of a mind as privileged as that of Massimo Tamburini, this iconic sports car is already part of the history of motorcycles in general and of the Italian brand in particular. Thanks among other things to an unmistakable distinctive design, as well as a series of technical and dynamic aspects that, even today, remain excellent.
What one does not expect to find a quarter of a century after the launch of the model is a copy in NOS (New Old Stock) condition, that is, “new in the package” and with just 4 kilometers marking on your odometer. The same ones that have traveled from one storage to another throughout all these years. Of course, and as it could not be otherwise, it is the friends of Iconic Motorbikes who are currently in charge of finding it a new home.
MV Agusta F4 750: Pure Italian passion
If you still don’t know the F4 750, either because of your age, knowledge about the world of motorcycles or simply because not a drop of Latin blood runs through your veins, we can tell you some things about it that will make you, as you finish reading these lines, you go directly to Wallapop to look for a second-hand copy. However, we already told you one thing, its price is on the rise and it is no longer cheap or easy to find a decent F4 750 at a price suitable for mortals.
Beyond aspects associated with our motoring sanity, having an F4 750 in the garage is for many of us a wet dream that repeats itself over and over again. If it is also a specimen like the one starring in these lines, this feeling becomes even sicker. Technical aspects such as its water-cooled inline four-cylinder engine, with two overhead camshafts (DOHC) and 16 valves in the cylinder head, are to blame.
MV Agusta declared at the time a maximum power of 126 HP at 12,500 rpm and 72 Nm of torque at 10,500 revolutions. In addition, it had a top-level chassis where we can find everything from a 49 mm Showa inverted fork, to a Sachs rear shock absorber or a braking kit signed by Nissin. A set that, in running order, stopped the scale at just over 200 kilos, with a maximum approved speed of 257km/h.
But in the F4 750 the figures or the list of components are secondary, basically because we are dealing with a motorcycle that has its own essence. This is the result, among other things, of belonging to a brand with a long lineage, but also of being blessed with an image resulting from the talent of possibly the most influential designer in the history of the world of two wheels, Massimo Tamburini. Details such as the 4 upper exhaust outlets or star-shaped wheels composed of 5 double arms confirm that we are not looking at just any sports car.
Leaving aside the more passionate touch of the model and focusing on the specimen that brings us here today, it is associated with the VIN ZCGF401AAYV002169 and according to Iconic Motorbikes: “The F4 offered here is something of a unicorn. Over the past 22 years, the bike has never turned a wheel on its own. It was purchased by the original owner, David Hall of Vienna, Virginia, and then purchased by its subsequent owner to enjoy as a piece of art in his living room.”
Concludes: “The original battery was never connected or even water added to it. The bike retains the original tires, all the stickers remain on the windshield and the two original keys were never separated.” With only 4 kilometers on its odometer, this F4 750 is in completely original condition, to the point that it still rides on the factory Michelin Pilot Sport tires today.
Two keys and a rear stand are delivered with the motorcycle. It only has some small aesthetic damage, probably due to its storage for years. If you have come this far and are still dreaming of brand new F4 750 in 2024, you just have to click on this link and bid for it.
At the time you type these lines, with just over two days left until the auction ends, the highest bid is $15,100, something like 14,400 euros, a figure that is not enough to reach the minimum reserve price.
