BMX is for kid

MV’s new-generation F4 is still an unashamed racing bike with lights, but the Italian firm have smoothed out all the old rough edges and created a thoroughly usable superbike for the road. It’s 10kg lighter too. It’s still not as soft or cuddly as a Japanese 1000, but it has considerably sharper teeth and is a thousand times more exclusive and handsome. It also has a two-stage power map and eight-stage traction control.  Small riders will struggle with the very tall 860mm seat and tall ones with the very high pegs, especially on track, so the F4 should suit everyone in between.

Specifications:

Top speed             : 186mph
1/4-mile acceleration : secs
Power                 : 186bhp
Torque                : 84ftlb
Weight                : 192kg
Seat height           : 860mm
Fuel capacity         : 17 litres
Average fuel consumption : mpg
Tank range            : miles
Insurance group       : 17
Engine size           : 998cc
Engine specification :Inline-four cylinder four-stroke
Frame                 : Tubular steel cradle/cast ali mix
Front suspension adjustment : Fully-adjustable
Rear suspension adjustment : Fully-adjustable
Front brakes          : 320mm disc
Rear brake            : 210mm disc
Front tyre size       : 120/70 17in
Rear tyre size        : 190/55 17in
Price                 : £14,250

Specifications :

Top speed             : 151mph
1/4-mile acceleration : 11.4 secs
Power                 : 120bhp
Torque                : 73ftlb
Weight                : 179kg
Seat height           : 820mm
Fuel capacity         : 17.5 litres
Average fuel consumption : 34mpg
Tank range            : 130 miles
Insurance group       : 15
Engine size           : 999cc
Engine specification  : 8v V-twin, 6 gears
Frame                 : Aluminium trellis
Front suspension adjustment : Preload, rebound compression
Rear suspension adjustment  : Preload, rebound, compression
Front brakes          : Twin 320mm discs
Rear brake            : 240mm disc
Front tyre size       : 120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size        : 180/55 x 17
Prices                : £8,345

Specifications                                    :

Top speed                   : 165mph
1/4-mile acceleration       : 11.1 secs
Power                       : 118bhp
Torque                      :  48.7ftlb
Weight                      : 186kg
Seat height                 : 820mm
Fuel capacity               : 18 litres
Average fuel consumption    : 40mpg
Tank range                  : 150 miles
Insurance group             : 15
Engine size                 : 599cc
Engine specification        : 16v liquid cooled four cylinder, fuel injected, 6 gears
Frame                       : Twin spar aluminium
Front suspension adjustment : Preload, compression, rebound
Rear suspension adjustment  : Preload, compression, rebound
Front brakes                : 2 x 310mm radial four pot
Rear brake                  : 220mm disc single pot
Front tyre size             : 120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size              : 180/55 x 17
Prices                      : £7,200