MV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro Pista vs Ducati 999 Superbike (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro Pistastacks up against the Ducati 999 Superbike. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro PistaDucati 999 Superbike
Model year20062006
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower174 hp138 hp
Torque117 Nm11 Nm
Weight159 kg186 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

MV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro Pista vs Ducati 999 Superbike — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro Pista and the Ducati 999 Superbike usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro Pista brings 174 hp in a 159 kg package, while the Ducati 999 Superbike counters with 138 hp at 186 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: