LOT 612

Only 2,391 miles from new 2000 MV Agusta 750cc F4S Registration no. W194 RFX Frame no. ZCGF401BAYV001445 Engine no. F4AY001863

Sold for £10,925 inc. premium

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Lot 612

Only 2,391 miles from new,2000 MV Agusta 750cc F4S
Registration no. W194 RFX Frame no. ZCGF401BAYV001445 Engine no. F4AY001863

The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Only 2,391 miles from new
2000 MV Agusta 750cc F4S
Registration no. W194 RFX
Frame no. ZCGF401BAYV001445
Engine no. F4AY001863

Launched at the 1998 Milan Show, the F4 has already become part of MV legend. In a publicity masterstroke, the factory announced that production would commence with a limited edition of 300 very special F4s: the 'Serie Oro' (Gold Series). Once the Serie Oro models had been completed, manufacture of the mainstream F4S (Strada) commenced.

Designed by Massimo Tamburini, creator of the Ducati 916, the F4 employed a tubular-steel trellis frame, broadly similar to the Ducati's, carrying the water-cooled double-overhead-camshaft 16-valve engine. Designed by Ferrari, this state-of-the-art power unit produced a class leading 135bhp, while a cassette-type six-speed gearbox enabled ratios to be changed without splitting the engine. But above all else it is the F4's inspired styling that stands out; now 24 years old, the F4 would still look futuristic if it were to be released as a new model today.

One of the very first F4S production models, this example was owned from new by prominent motorcycling journalist and classic racer, Alan Cathcart, and has been personally autographed by both Massimo Tamburini and MV Agusta CEO Claudio Castiglioni. The current (second) owner purchased the MV at Bonhams' Stafford sale in October 2014 (Lot 324), since when it has been kept on museum display.

Last run in 2014 and presented in effectively 'as new' condition, the machine is offered with its original warranty booklet and owner's manual; an MV Agusta Certificate of Conformity; and an old-style V5 registration document.
Offered with key

Footnotes

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Saleroom notices

There is also a V5C with this lot. The engine number is F401863.

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