Please note: This bike is titled as a model year 2000, however it is in fact a 1999 which has been verified using the 10th digit of the VIN.
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: ZCGF400AAXV000278. The seller purchased this bike in 2022 from an RM Sotheby’s auction.
The odometer shows 86 miles.
It is #278/300.
It still has the original sticker that MV used to affix from the production line.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok, <150mV
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Ok, <1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Ok, <1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Ok, <1.5% Moisture
Final Drive Condition: Ok
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: 99%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 99%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: Pre-2000 (508)
Tire Date Code Rear: Pre-2000 (279)
Tire % Remaining Front: 99%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 99%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.8v
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.7V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Tires Installed:
-Front: 120/65-17 Supercorsa
-Rear: 190/50-17 Supercorsa
Notes:
-Engine oil residue at engine
-Possibly air filter
RECOMMENDED REAPIRS:
-IF RIDER:
-Tires
-Chain service
-Clean air box
-Air filter replacement
IF MUSEUM PIECE:
-Nothing Recommended–
Modifications:
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on the original Pirelli MTR21 tires with date codes of 508 and 279.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this MV Agusta is offered on a clean Montana title.
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