MV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro Strada vs Ducati 999 S (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro StradaDucati 999 S
Model year20062005
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower174 hp143 hp
Torque117 Nm114 Nm
Weight170 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 Strada vs Ducati 999 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro Strada and the Ducati 999 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta F4 1000 Veltro Strada brings 174 hp in a 170 kg package, while the Ducati 999 S counters with 143 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: