2008 MV Agusta F4R 312
Miles: 41,416
Original Owner
Clean California Title
Listed Price: $8,250
MV Agusta’s F4 represented the company’s triumphant return to motorcycle production, a gorgeous sportbike that incorporated exotic technology and race-bred engineering intended to make it competitive on both road and track. Unfortunately, it was also a 750cc machine launched into a world suddenly dominated by lightweight literbikes, and the F4 never really had a chance to shine. As it was, it really wasn’t functionally any better than a contemporary Suzuki GSX-R750, a bike that cost half the F4’s asking price at the time. The company quickly introduced faster versions with larger 998cc engines like this MV Agusta F4R 312, but the small company always had a hard time keeping up with the brutally rapid pace of superbike development and the F4 platform, while extremely rapid, competent, and achingly gorgeous, wasn’t truly on par performance-wise with the best from Japan. But that’s okay. Did I mention it’s achingly gorgeous?
You wouldn’t be alone if you thought the MV Agusta F4 was the world’s most beautiful motorcycle and the F4 R 312 was, when released in 2008, the world’s fastest motorcycle. That’s where the “312” in the name comes from – it’s the MV’s top speed in kilometers. In miles, it’s 193.87.
The extra grunt needed to set a speed record came from a combination of 30mm titanium intake valves, 48mm throttle bodies, and modified camshafts — all of which added nine horsepower (bringing the total up to 183 hp and 85 lb-ft of torque).
The 312 is complemented by top-notch components such as Brembo monobloc brakes, Marzocchi suspension, and Marchesini forged wheels. MV Agusta sent 150 units to the US per WSBK homologation rules – 50 in each of 3 color options: white with black, black with grey, and Corsa red with silver like the bike being offered here.
Manufactured in February 2007, this MV was purchased new from Munroe Motors in San Francisco, California in August 2007. The odometer shows 41,416 miles, it may increase slightly as being ridden each week.
After owning the bike for nearly 19 years, I am now retired at 67.5 years and rarely pilot sport motorcycles. The motorcycle rides fantastically, starting easily and delivering crisp throttle response and smooth, linear power across the entire rev range. Fast and smooth, it has never been raced and has had no accidents. It was last taken for a smooth 60 mile ride to the coast.
Fully maintained serviced; documented with all receipts from new. Maintenance performed from new as specified by the dealer and owners manual, with 86 pages of paper service receipts that have now been scanned to make available electronically.
A complete bottom-end (big end) MV Agusta partially paid rebuild was performed at 20,000 miles, followed by a comprehensive top-end rebuild at 25,000 miles, ensuring outstanding engine strength and longevity. Cylinder 4 has light piston noise at startup until warm, from full top end rebuild at 25K miles. The bike comes with over 80 pages of service history and receipts.
Full dealer major service costing $3,300 and additional parts was performed by Munroe Motors in June 2026. New plug on coil set was fitted, valve clearances, key systems, fluids, and mechanical components have been thoroughly inspected and refreshed.
The bike fell in the garden during a Christmas Day wash some years ago resulting in the side fairings being repainted. There is a 1/2″ long sealed vertical thin crack in nose fairing at screen join, minor wear on belly fairing by side stand. Minor blemishes on mirrors, wear on seat tank protector. Overall, the motorcycle looks cosmetically very good for its age and mileage, showcasing clean bodywork and beautiful paint that honors Tamburini’s iconic silhouette.
Accessories include Arrow RG3 exhaust, MV Corsa Race ECU, Power Commander III. Delivered 160 BHP at rear wheel in dyno test.
The sale includes 2 ignition keys, gas cap removal tool, the original tool kit, rear wheel stand, the original exhaust, original ECU, and the original gas cap, a workshop engine manual, workshop motorcycle manual, owner’s manual, and the world dealer guide.
First generation Massimo Tamburini bikes like this MV Agusta F4R 312 used to be available all the time for under $10,000, but those days are long gone. Recently, they seem to pop up only rarely, with sellers testing what the market will bear with mildly ambitious asking prices. Which makes this example a breath of fresh air. But there’s a catch: the bike has a surprising 41,000 miles on the odometer! Very few F4s reach that kind of mileage, as they really are pretty uncompromising to ride, and utterly intolerable in heavy traffic. Maintenance can be demanding and the bikes have a reputation for being unreliable, but the engineering is sound and this example has been meticulously maintained, so don’t immediately be put off. If you’ve always wanted one to ride, or keep forever and aren’t bothered by mileage, this one might be worth a look.
-tad
