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Jamie_ducati
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PostPosted: 00:21 - 02 Aug 2005    Post subject: Mv Augusta F4s (750) Reply with quote
I am seriously considering the above bike which I have been offered for a very good price (2001 model).

Has anyone any practical experiences and advice with regards to servicing/maintenance, general reliability, road experience and how easy the bike is to live with?

I hope to see this low mileage bike tomorrow, which is apparently mint...

a bit like this...

https://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/jamieducati/f4s1.jpg
Anyone wanna buy a trick 2004 Ducati 749?.... Laughing
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mrchips
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PostPosted: 00:24 - 02 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
I recently went to see one going cheap that needed work.

They have a very high riding position and not the most reliable of things. Plus other bikers will nearly crash when you ride past.
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PostPosted: 02:49 - 02 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
just look at it, its sexy BUY IT!
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PostPosted: 07:29 - 02 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
From what I've heard they're incredible bikes when you're in the right environment (as in sweeping back roads) but reliability is something to be desired.
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PostPosted: 09:34 - 02 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
i think it wd be a gd idea to keep it for weekend use only. If you commute on a bike or ride in the winter, have aother one for that.

Im thinking of reliability and of not wasting its mileage on roads that dont let it shine.
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PostPosted: 09:36 - 02 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
DM wrote:
From what I've heard they're incredible bikes when you're in the right environment (as in sweeping back roads)

From what I've heard, anything they can do, the GSXR750 can do better Smile - apart of course from the slightly exclusive badge Smile.
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PostPosted: 09:43 - 02 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Saw one of these in wales.. they look and sound awesome
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PostPosted: 10:49 - 02 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
as long as it aint your main transpost, i say go for it.
georgous bike, pretty good handling, motor is alright, and georgous bike.

BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT
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PostPosted: 11:03 - 02 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think it was either Superbike or PB that did a test on them last month. they basically said that condidering the 750 engine, most if not all other bikes in it's class outgun it performance wise. They have just released a 1000cc version if I remember rightly and apparently it's a big improvement over the 750.

Regardless tho, they're still incredibly well engineered bikes. More like works of art than you're average mass produced plastic fantastic jap bike. Plus the fact that, like a Ducati, they have loads of road presence. If you like people staring at you with drool dripping from their mouths, buy it. Just don't expect it to be a reliable commuter tho.

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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 12:17 - 02 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

Not heard anything about them being unreliable at all. In many things the GSXR750 is a better bike, but that also depends on which particular GSXR and which particular MV you are comparing.

Generally the MV is a far better looking bike (except the headlight).

Personally I would say that the performance is so close that for 99% of people it is irrelevant, so for most people get the one that suits you most.

All the best

Keith
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PostPosted: 12:31 - 02 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Kickstart wrote:
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Not heard anything about them being unreliable at all.
In many things the GSXR750 is a better bike, but that also depends on which particular GSXR and which particular MV you are comparing.

Generally the MV is a far better looking bike (except the headlight).

Personally I would say that the performance is so close that for 99% of people it is irrelevant, so for most people get the one that suits you most.

All the best

Keith


i have been contacting owners and dealers and joined forums, there do not seem to be any inherent unreliability.

i do not commute on it, car for that, but do between 6-8000 miles a year generally, including trips abroad.

yes gsxrs of the current ilk are far better, but who would really notice the difference on roads? bear in mind that the mv was launched in 1997, but due to factory money difficulties, was not available until 2000.....now compare the 97 gxsr to the mv design....


besides the japanese can only dream to design motorcycle styling like the italians can.


the real negatives are insuranse group cost and parts prices...but surprisingly servicing costs arent too bad.
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PostPosted: 12:37 - 02 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
From what I've heard it is mainly Electrical faults that tend to crop up. this is only what people have told me tho.

Something would considering when thinking about buying one tho, is that the F4 is said to be one of the most expensive bikes to repair in an accident. The tank was something silly like £2k to replace. Was in an old PB mag, will dry and dig it out when i get home and scan it. :o

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PostPosted: 12:49 - 02 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Beavis wrote:
From what I've heard it is mainly Electrical faults that tend to crop up. this is only what people have told me tho.


Was that just someone assuming "Italian so has electrical problems"? Plenty of people just assume "Italian so unreliable electrics" (just as they wrongly assume "Honda so reliable").

Beavis wrote:
The tank was something silly like £2k to replace.


That would not surprise me, although how often do people replace tanks? Think one for an old Fazer is around £500.

I have thought about one, but not certain at all. I am not going to push it hard enough to notice the minor advantages the GSXR has. It is fairly easy to find a low mileage MV for less than the cost of a new GSXR750. Just not too certain what I would use it for (which is also what is stopping me getting too tempted with a ZX12R).

All the best

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PostPosted: 12:59 - 02 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
I heard that a dealer would not accept a MV in part ex as it had such a high mileage (7k) can't remember where i read this though.
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PostPosted: 13:50 - 02 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dom_ wrote:
I heard that a dealer would not accept a MV in part ex as it had such a high mileage (7k) can't remember where i read this though.


It was on here. The dealer just regarded 7k as being high mileage and thought it would be hard to shift on. Either that or he just did not fancy a smack in the teeth for offereing £4k, when for £6k he could get one with 2000 miles on the clocks Wink .

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Personally i think bikes are meant to be ridden- whats the point of scrimping on your personal mileage in order to get the best future trade in value?

bikes will depreciate whether you use them or not, so why not just get on with it?

in some cases bikes will depreciate more through lack of any use, as they can then become unreliable.
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Hi

Looking at the top speed run results from this weekend Silvers GSXR750 (with Akrapovic silencer) managed 171.2mph, the stock MV Agusta F4 750 managed 170.5mph.

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PostPosted: 16:36 - 03 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jamie_ducati wrote:
Personally i think bikes are meant to be ridden- whats the point of scrimping on your personal mileage in order to get the best future trade in value?

bikes will depreciate whether you use them or not, so why not just get on with it?

in some cases bikes will depreciate more through lack of any use, as they can then become unreliable.


exactly the same view i have.
dont see the point in spendings thousands on a bike to let it sit in a garage because of the 'mileage factor'.
Again goes when buying a bike, high milage wont put me off, as long as its been regulary serviced and look after properly, thats all that really matters. Plus with higher mileage bikes you can often get them £££'s cheaper
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