Ducati 999 vs MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini (2005)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 999stacks up against the MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati 999 | MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2005 | 2004 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Horsepower | 140 hp | 173 hp |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Weight | 186 kg | — |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 L | 5.6 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 | 120/65-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 |
Ducati 999 vs MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati 999 and the MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 999 brings 140 hp in a 186 kg package, while the MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini counters with 173 hp.
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:

