Meccanica Verghera Agusta, the firm originally founded by Count Giovanni Agusta to produce airplanes way back in 1923 was reborn as MV Agusta in post WWII Italy to produce scooters and small motorcycles. As the 1940s and 1950s turned into the 1960s and 1970s, MV Agusta steadily increased the displacement and performance of their bikes, rivaling the best from Europe and Japan. However the company finances foundered and MV Agusta was to go through a dizzying array of receivers and buyers over the next few decades: From an independent motorcycle manufacturer to reorganization under public financial ownership, a purchase by Cagiva, a sell-off to Malaysian car maker Proton, a reorganization under Carige, investment by Harley-Davidson, a sell-back to Claudio Castiglioni, an investment by the AMG division of Mercedez-Benz and finally in 2016 with new financial troubles looming, a reorganization and refinance under international investment firm Black Ocean Group. Despite all of this, the MV Agusta motorcycles continue to tell an amazing story.
2012 MV Agusta F4RR for sale on eBay
The re-birth of MV Agusta under the Cagiva banner brought with it the fabled pen of designer Massimo Tamburini, who was working as part of the Cagiva Design Center (CDC). Father of the Ducati 916 series of bikes and the “Ta” in the legendary firm of Bimota, Tamburini created something that took the 916 to a different level. Often referred to as the most beautiful motorcycle in the world, the MV Agusta F4 never lacks in the looks department. And with a short-stroke inline 4-cylinder engine with central cam chain and radial valves (with influence from the engineers at Ferrari), the F4 has the motive power to back up the beauty. With just under 200 HP from the 998cc motor, the F4RR moves the 423 pound bike along nicely.
From the seller:
MV Agusta for sale I am the second owner incredible bike , part of an expensive Italian motorcycle collection top of the line … this bike never see rain …excellent conditionthis bike is not for beginner
any question feel free to ask
Not much info from the seller; sparse text and few pictures. No mention of maintenance, modifications or the like. This bike is reported to have 9,000 miles on the clock, so it has definitely been used. Nice to know that those still riding on training wheels need not apply, but I would think that the $17,000 Buy It Now price might weed those out automatically. The seller is open to offers – and considering this is a $26k+ motorcycle new today, perhaps a deal could be struck. Check it out here, however it may not be moving too quickly. Jump back to the comments and let us know about your favorite MV-A from the modern era. Is this it? Good Luck!!
MI
200 H.P. license evaporator…
No takers at the $17,000 asking price.
-Mike