Honda CB1000R C-ABS vs MV Agusta F4 1000 S (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB1000R C-ABSstacks up against the MV Agusta F4 1000 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB1000R C-ABSMV Agusta F4 1000 S
Model year20102009
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower123 hp166 hp
Torque99 Nm109 Nm
Weight192 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Honda CB1000R C-ABS vs MV Agusta F4 1000 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB1000R C-ABS and the MV Agusta F4 1000 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB1000R C-ABS brings 123 hp, 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: