MV Agusta F4 1000 Mamba vs Honda CBF 1000 F ABS (2007)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta F4 1000 MambaHonda CBF 1000 F ABS
Model year20072007
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower164 hp97 hp
Torque109 Nm93 Nm
Weight192 kg220 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.9 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. double piston brake pliers (opt with. CBS with ABS three-piston pliers)
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. piston brake pliers (opt with. CBS with ABS three-piston pliers)
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 160/60-17

MV Agusta F4 1000 Mamba vs Honda CBF 1000 F ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta F4 1000 Mamba and the Honda CBF 1000 F ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta F4 1000 Mamba brings 164 hp in a 192 kg package, while the Honda CBF 1000 F ABS counters with 97 hp at 220 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: