Description
After decades of racing dominance in the middle of the 1900s, MV Agusta started to flounder after the death of the Agusta brothers who founded the company. They piddled around until being purchased by Cagiva in 1991 – but it took nearly another decade for the company to start making bikes again. The end result was stunning F4 superbike, and MV started things off with a limited edition.
The Serie Oro (Italian for gold) was the first F4 released to the public, and just 300 examples were sold worldwide. Designed by Massimo Tamburini, the legend who brought the Ducati 916 into the world, the F4 featured the traditional red/silver scheme of MV Agustas in the past, as well as a distinctive four pipe undertail exhaust. The F4 looked so ahead of its time that it utilized in the 2004 film I, Robot (set in 2035), and the Italian did not look out of place.
The swingarm and wheels (among other parts) were made from magnesium, then anodized gold to match the “Oro” name.
Any part that’s painted on this bike was made with carbon – even the fuel tank and airbox. This helps the bike weigh just 396 pounds, which meant that the 124 horsepower, 749cc inline-four was plenty adequate.
This example is VIN: ZCGF400AAXV000106 is #106 out of the 300 that were built.
The odometer shows 3,581 km which is 2,225 miles. The seller purchased the bike approximately 23 years ago from Mid America Motorcycle Auction.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. The service was completed by Tony Forster. The seller states he “removed fuel tank and drained for fresh fuel. Placed a new battery. Removed the injectors for testing and cleaning, replaced fuel connector O rings. Injector tested and sonic cleaned. Checked all fluids.” Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
FINAL CONDITION REPORT
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: LOOKS DARK
Coolant Level: LEVEL NOT VISIBLE
Coolant Quality: AGE UNKNOWN
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL > 3% MOISTURE
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: MODERATE 1.5 > 3.0% MOISTURE
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: LOW
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL > 3% MOISTURE
Final Drive Condition: DIRTY/LOOSE
Headlight High Beam: OK
Headlight Low Beam: OK
Passing Light: OK
Parking Light: OK
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light (Front Switch): OK
Brake Light (Rear Switch): OK
Plate Light: OK
Horn: OK
Kill Switch: OK
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 70
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 70
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: 3300
Tire Date Code Rear: 4701
Tire % Remaining Front: 70
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.37V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.89V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
• SUPER CLEAN ORIGINAL ORO
• TIRES ARE AGED OUT
• COOLANT APPEARS LOW & AGE IS UNKNOWN
• HYDRAULIC FLUIDS FAILED MOISTURE TEST
Recommended:
• OIL/ FILTER
• AIR FILTER
• COOLANT
• TIRES
• BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID FLUSH/FILL
• CHAIN SERVICE
Modifications:
The bike appears to be all stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax tires with date codes of 3300 and 4701.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this MV Agusta is offered on a Bill of Sale with a notarized DMV Statement of Facts. The bike was originally sold on a MSO which has subsequently been lost. Have any F4 750 Serie Oro stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
