Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade vs MV Agusta F4 1000 Mamba (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR1000RR Firebladestacks up against the MV Agusta F4 1000 Mamba. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR1000RR FirebladeMV Agusta F4 1000 Mamba
Model year20192007
Price
Engine999 cc998 cc
Horsepower189 hp164 hp
Torque114 Nm109 Nm
Weight192 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade vs MV Agusta F4 1000 Mamba — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade and the MV Agusta F4 1000 Mamba usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade brings 189 hp, while the MV Agusta F4 1000 Mamba counters with 164 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: