2001 MV Agusta F4 S

2001 MV Agusta F4 S sits in the middle of the early F4 range, one step below the track-focused SPR and Serie Oro variants but well above anything else in the sportbike class at the time. This is a bike built around Massimo Tamburini's design work first and engineering excellence second, though the two are hard to separate once you're on it. The riding position is committed and the chassis rewards a rider who wants to work for their speed on a twisty road or a track day rather than commute on it. Everything about the ergonomics and throttle response tells you this machine wants a skilled hand, not a casual grip. The 2001 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year, so buyers comparing it to a 2000 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. No recalls or technical bulletins are on record for this model year. Buyers tend to be experienced sportbike riders stepping up from Japanese liter bikes who want something with more visual presence and mechanical character, plus a smaller subset of collectors drawn to the F4's early production history, even if this particular trim doesn't carry the premium of the limited editions above it.