Yamaha FZ1 vs MV Agusta F4 R312 (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ1stacks up against the MV Agusta F4 R312. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ1MV Agusta F4 R312
Model year20172010
Price$10,790$24,995
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower183 hp
Torque115 Nm
Weight192 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Double disc. Bremo
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. Single disc. bremo
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Yamaha FZ1 vs MV Agusta F4 R312 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ1 and the MV Agusta F4 R312 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ1 brings its published horsepower, while the MV Agusta F4 R312 counters with 183 hp at 192 kg. On price, the Yamaha FZ1 has the lower MSRP.

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: