Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5 vs MV Agusta F4 1000 S (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5stacks up against the MV Agusta F4 1000 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Spyder Roadster SM5MV Agusta F4 1000 S
Model year20092009
Price$16,199
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower106 hp166 hp
Torque104 Nm109 Nm
Weight316 kg192 kg
Seat height29 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity6.6 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. EBD, ABSDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. EBD, ABSSingle disc
Tires165/65-R14 / 225/50-R15 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5 vs MV Agusta F4 1000 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5 and the MV Agusta F4 1000 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5 brings 106 hp in a 316 kg package, while the MV Agusta F4 1000 S counters with 166 hp at 192 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: