Model(s) covered: 2005 Ducati 999 R, 2005 MV Agusta F4 1000 Agostini
Two of the very finest, highly pedigreed superbikes bred carefully by two very different Italian manufacturers take the term “exotica” to another level. These two machines are very much alike—though clearly very different. Varied interpretations on a theme, these storied Italian factories steeped in racing heritage arrive at almost exactly the same point, yet via very different routes. The lucky rider who gets to experience both machines will be absolutely spoiled for choice.
MV Agusta dabbled in commercial motorcycle manufacturing from the '50s into the '80s, but the company's passion was always its road-racing machines. It was the dominant force in the '50s, '60s and '70s world championships, and in that time MV Agusta motorcycles won an unprecedented 270 Grands Prix that resulted in 37 individual riders' championship titles.
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