Top 10 Fastest MV Agusta Motorcycles Ranked by Top Speed
TL;DR
- The fastest MV Agusta ever made is the F4 R 312 and F4 1078 RR 312, both claiming 194 mph (312 km/h), though real-world GPS testing topped out closer to 185-189 mph.
- The F4 CC is the highest-horsepower MV Agusta street bike at 200 hp, with an electronically limited 195 mph top speed.
- Every four-cylinder 1000cc MV Agusta produced since 2020 – the Brutale 1000 RR, RS, and Rush 1000 – is rated above 186 mph (300 km/h).
- Triple-cylinder models top out between 151-177 mph depending on state of tune and aerodynamics.
- MV Agusta does not publish official top speed figures for most current models; figures below come from manufacturer claims, EU type-approval data, and named independent test sources.
Fastest MV Agusta Motorcycles at a Glance
| Rank | Model | Year | Engine | Top Speed | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F4 CC | 2007 | 1078cc I4 | 195 mph (315 km/h) limited | 200 hp |
| 2 | F4 1078 RR 312 | 2008-2013 | 1078cc I4 | 194 mph (312 km/h) claimed | 190 hp |
| 3 | F4 R 312 | 2007-2008 | 998cc I4 | 194 mph (312 km/h) claimed | 183 hp |
| 4 | Brutale 1000 RR Assen | 2024 | 998cc I4 | 186+ mph (300+ km/h) | 212 hp |
| 5 | Brutale 1000 RS | 2022-present | 998cc I4 | 186+ mph (300+ km/h) | 208 hp |
| 6 | Rush 1000 | 2020-present | 998cc I4 | 186 mph (300 km/h) | 208 hp |
| 7 | Brutale 1000 RR | 2020-present | 998cc I4 | 186 mph (300 km/h) | 201 hp |
| 8 | Superveloce 800 | 2020-present | 798cc I3 | 177 mph (285 km/h) | 160 hp |
| 9 | Dragster RR | 2015-present | 798cc I3 | 153 mph (246 km/h) | 140 hp |
| 10 | Brutale 800 RR | 2015-present | 798cc I3 | 151 mph (243 km/h) | 140 hp |
Note: MV Agusta does not publish official top speed data for most models. Figures are manufacturer claims or sourced from independent tests. The 312 km/h figure for the F4 R 312 and F4 1078 RR 312 was the manufacturer’s claimed track speed; Sport Rider GPS testing at the Honda Proving Center returned 185.4 mph for the F4 R 312 and 189.1 mph for the F4 CC (MV Agusta Owners Club Benelux, source testing cited).
1. MV Agusta F4 CC – 195 mph (315 km/h), Electronically Limited
The F4 CC is the fastest and most exclusive MV Agusta ever sold to the public. Named after Claudio Castiglioni, MV’s managing director, it uses a 1,078cc inline-four producing 200 hp at 12,200 rpm and 125 Nm of torque (autoevolution, 2024). Top speed is electronically limited to 315 km/h (195 mph) to stay within tire homologation limits. Original price was around $120,000 USD, and only a handful were built.
In real-world GPS testing by Sport Rider at the Honda Proving Center of California, it returned 189.1 mph – the highest verified MV Agusta speed on record (MV Agusta Owners Club Benelux).
2. MV Agusta F4 1078 RR 312 – 194 mph (312 km/h) Claimed
The F4 1078 RR 312 replaced the 998cc F4 R 312 in 2008 and ran through 2013. MV Agusta recorded the 312 km/h speed on its own test track (MCN, 2008). The 1,078cc four-cylinder pushes 190 hp and per MCN’s test “hits the rev-limiter in top gear” before speed bleeds off. It’s the final, most powerful expression of Massimo Tamburini’s 1999 design: difficult to live with daily due to a snatchy throttle and stiff suspension, but genuinely quick in a straight line.
3. MV Agusta F4 R 312 – 194 mph (312 km/h) Claimed
The F4 R 312 launched in 2006 as a 998cc evolution of the F4 1000 R. MV Agusta put 312 km/h (194 mph) right in the name. The engine got 30mm titanium intake valves, revised cams, and 48mm throttle bodies, adding 9 hp to reach 183 hp at 12,440 rpm (autoevolution, 2024). MCN ran the bike on a two-mile runway into a headwind and recorded 182 mph – below the claim, but a runway into a headwind is not ideal. The 312 figure is a best-case track number, not a repeatable average.
4. MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR Assen – 186+ mph (300+ km/h)
The Assen edition of the Brutale 1000 RR is a 300-unit limited run released for 2024, built to celebrate MV Agusta’s 35 victories at the Assen TT Circuit. It drops 3 kg off the standard RR through Rotobox carbon fiber wheels and pairs them with an SC-Project exhaust and EAS 4.0 quickshifter. The motor makes 212 hp at 13,600 rpm (autoevolution, 2024). Top speed is rated above 186 mph, consistent with all 1000cc Brutale variants.
5. MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS – 186+ mph (300+ km/h)
The Brutale 1000 RS sits between the standard Brutale 1000 and the full RR in the lineup. The 998cc inline-four puts out 208 hp at 13,000 rpm and 117 Nm of torque at 11,000 rpm (autoevolution, 2026). Top speed is rated above 300 km/h, and 0-62 mph takes 3.15 seconds. The RS drops some of the RR’s Ohlins semi-active suspension and premium trim in exchange for a lower price, but the performance ceiling is the same.
6. MV Agusta Rush 1000 – 186 mph (300 km/h)
The Rush 1000 takes the Brutale 1000 RR’s engine and chassis, then wraps it in Dragster-inspired bodywork with a round LED headlight, a fat 200-section rear tire on a CNC-machined aluminum wheel, and side-exit exhausts. The 998cc inline-four makes 208 hp at 13,000 rpm, or 212 hp with the SC-Project race pipes (autoevolution, 2021). Top speed is rated at 186 mph (300 km/h). The 2024 version was priced at $50,098 USD and capped at 300 units annually (Cycle World, 2024). Semi-active Ohlins suspension and Brembo Stylema calipers are standard.
7. MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR – 186 mph (300 km/h)
The Brutale 1000 RR is the bike MV Agusta first introduced at EICMA 2019 as a production version of the limited-edition Serie Oro. The 2026 model runs a Euro 5+ compliant version of the 998cc four-cylinder making 201 hp at 13,500 rpm and 116 Nm at 11,000 rpm, with a stated top speed above 300 km/h (MV Agusta, 2026). Zero to 62 mph takes 3.15 seconds; 0-124 mph takes 8.30 seconds. MCN described the engine note at 13,000 rpm as “the devil in a food blender” – accurate.
8. MV Agusta Superveloce 800 – 177 mph (285 km/h)
The Superveloce 800 is the fastest triple-cylinder MV Agusta and the most surprising one on this list. That 177 mph figure comes from a 798cc three-cylinder producing 160 hp at 13,000 rpm – numbers that look ordinary until you factor in the bike’s 173 kg dry weight (Wikipedia, 2020). At that power-to-weight ratio, you’re getting roughly 0.92 hp per kg, which is enough to make the aerodynamics the limiting factor, not the engine.
The full-fairing bodywork is the key difference between the Superveloce and its naked Brutale 800 sibling. That streamlined shell earns the Superveloce a 26 mph top-speed advantage over the Brutale 800 RR despite running the identical engine. If you want the fastest triple MV Agusta makes, this is it.
9. MV Agusta Dragster RR – 153 mph (246 km/h)
The Dragster RR shares the Brutale 800’s 798cc inline-three and 140 hp output, but wears Dragster-specific spoke-style wheels and a shorter, more aggressive stance. Visordown’s original spec sheet listed the claimed top speed at 153.1 mph. Cycle News, in a 2022 review, described it as “a funky, bratty little sports-naked with every ounce of attitude” (Cycle News, 2022). Rider Magazine’s test of the 2023 Dragster RR SCS America clocked 0-62 mph in 3.55 seconds via launch control – quick enough that the top speed figure understates how the bike actually feels (Rider Magazine, 2023).
10. MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR – 151 mph (243 km/h)
The Brutale 800 RR is the entry point into MV Agusta’s triple-cylinder lineup. At 140 hp from 798cc, it’s not the fastest bike in its class on paper, but Cycle World’s 2018 test called it “nimble, fast (151 mph claimed top speed), and offering terrific acceleration” and noted it’s “a very versatile mount with excellent riding manners” (Cycle World, 2018). Current pricing starts around $18,000-$19,000 USD. You won’t approach 186 mph, but you’ll spend most of your riding time under 100 mph where this bike is genuinely excellent.
Frequently Asked Questions About MV Agusta Top Speed
What is the fastest MV Agusta motorcycle ever made?
The fastest MV Agusta by claimed top speed is the F4 CC, electronically limited to 315 km/h (195 mph). The F4 R 312 and F4 1078 RR 312 both claimed 312 km/h (194 mph). In GPS testing at the Honda Proving Center of California, the F4 CC recorded 189.1 mph and the F4 R 312 recorded 185.4 mph (MV Agusta Owners Club Benelux). All three are out of production.
Do any current MV Agusta models exceed 186 mph?
Yes. The Brutale 1000 RR, Brutale 1000 RS, Rush 1000, and Brutale 1000 RR Assen are all rated above 300 km/h (186 mph) by MV Agusta. This is a manufacturer claim, not an independently verified figure, as MV Agusta doesn’t participate in the voluntary gentlemen’s agreement that caps most European sportbikes at an indicated 186 mph.
How fast is the MV Agusta Superveloce 800?
The Superveloce 800 has a claimed top speed of 177 mph (285 km/h), making it the fastest triple-cylinder MV Agusta. That figure comes from Wikipedia citing manufacturer data; MV Agusta itself doesn’t publish an official top speed on the US product page. The 160 hp engine and full fairing combine to push the Superveloce well beyond the naked triple-cylinder models that share the same motor.
Why didn’t the F4 R 312 actually reach 312 km/h in testing?
MV Agusta’s 312 km/h figure was recorded on the company’s own test track under optimal conditions, likely with a smaller rider tucked behind the screen. Independent tests – including MCN’s runway test (182 mph into a headwind) and Sport Rider’s oval at the Honda Proving Center (185.4 mph) – confirmed the bike is very fast, but the 194 mph claim requires ideal conditions, optimal gearing, and a good-sized straight. It’s not a lie; it’s the best-case number.
Is the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR faster than the Rush 1000?
On paper, they’re effectively identical: both are rated above 186 mph and share the same 998cc inline-four. The Rush 1000 runs slightly more power with the SC-Project exhaust (208 hp vs 201 hp on the current RR), but the aerodynamic penalty of the Rush’s naked configuration offsets any engine advantage at the top end. Real-world top speed differences between the two would be too small to measure without instrumented testing.
