Riding Video:
Cold Start Video:
The MV Agusta F4 is often considered one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever built, and throughout its impressive production run the model was occasionally offered with limited edition upgrade kits under the Special Parts or SP moniker. The Viper kit was the rarest (50 examples) and most expensive ($18,000 for the kit alone in 2002, on top of the purchase price of the bike), and its “Special Parts” code was SP01 – did you see that Iconic recently sold one? All of MV’s Special Parts were available through a limited catalog, and on one of the pages you’ll find a small desk model of the Viper as well as the subject of this auction, a “Mini Moto MV Agusta F4 SP01 Replica”:
Information on these is difficult to find, however per an Artcurial auction in 2019 it appears that a company named Paventa was working with Massimo Tamburini to build a small run of minibikes inspired by his legendary F4 design, noting that “the death of the famous engineer in 2014 marked the end of this project.” The example Artcurial sold had a different brake setup and was claimed to be a prototype for what ended up being sold through the MV Agusta Special Parts catalog.
It features a Polini 50cc 2-stroke engine and Polini cable brakes.
The mini bike accurately captures the styling and livery of the Viper, and you’ve got to love the quad exhaust!
This example is VIN: 070104.
There is no odometer, true mileage is unknown. We believe that they only time it has been ridden was for the video shown at the top of this listing.
This bike was previously in a museum in Australia, the owner noted that it had never been ridden but was “started periodically.”
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection and the following work:
-Quick carb clean
-Fuel bike with Premixed 93 Octane ethanol-free race fuel
-Chain service
-Bike detail
-Front brake re-adjustment
Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: N/A
Engine Oil Quality: N/A
2T Oil Level: Pre-Mix
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Drum
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Drum
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Cable
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: N/A
Headlight Low Beam: N/A
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: N/A
Tail Light: N/A
Brake Light (Front Switch): N/A
Brake Light (Rear Switch): N/A
Plate Light: N/A
Horn: N/A
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: +90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: +90%
Forks: N/A
Shock/s: N/A
Tire Date Code Front: N/A, Slicks
Tire Date Code Rear: N/A, Slicks
Tire % Remaining Front: 100%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 100%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: N/A
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: N/A
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 0.25 Miles, unit operates as designed
Notes:
-Pocket bike: no lights, signals, horn or indicators
Modifications:
This mini bike appears to be stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on the original tires which have aged out.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
The sale includes a stand.
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this mini MV is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
