While the rumors regarding that private equity firm KKR could be taking over Harley Davidson with a leveraged buyout continues to put a spin on the Milwaukee based company’s stock, which which jumped big 6% on Tuesday, Italy is continuing with it’s own rumors on the sale of MV Agusta.

After the rumors of a consortium of Italian entrepreneurs led by Geox’s Mario Moretti Polegato that could take over MV Augusta from Harley Davidson, the name of Paolo Berlusconi, brother of Italy’s Prime Minister, has come up as another buyer interested in buying out the Italian company who makes such high performance and expensive bikes as the Brutale and the F4.

Berlusconi is no stranger to the two wheel world having bought out historic Garelli brand name back in 2006, which produces scooters made in China for the European market.

Sources | motociclismo and hellforleather

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Harley Davidson after facing third quarter profit drops, announced back in October, that they were killing off the production of Buell motorcycles and were going divest itself of the MV Agusta Group that they bought in 2008 for $109 million and many wondered what would happen to one of Italy’s most historic marques, especially in a down trodden economic market.

According to the well informed motociclismo.it HD may have found someone to buy out their stake in the MV Agusta and one of the companies could be BMW, who so far has neither confirmed or denied their interest and the second could be a consortium of Italian entrepreneurs led by Mario Moretti Polegato, founder and president of the Geox Group, who is best know in the footwear and apparel market.

The announcement of the sale of MV Agusta could come as early as the end of March.

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Remember the Dainese Legendary Tour? You had to buy € 250 worth of Dainese and/or AGV products and you could win a trip to Italy to tour the Italian Dolomite Mountains with Marco Lucchinelli, Max Biaggi and Giacomo Agostini.

Dainese has put online this highlight video of the 2009 tour, so we can turn green with envy about what we missed out on; magnificent motorcycles, legendary riding companions, breathtaking scenery (except for snow in September) great Italian food, heady wine, what more can anyone ask for.

Source | motoblog

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These pics show the Tamburini T1 in both black and white as the MV Agusta F4, already a very smooth bike, gets the full carbon Tamburini treatment. There isn’t much information available on the Tamburini Corse website, which is why we’re indulging in all the pics, but we can only imagination the Tamburini T1 is an amalgamation of many of the MV Agusta F4 accessories available.

It would be a costly fit-out, but if you want to spice up your MV Agusta or Ducati even more, you could do worse than these sophisticated products. MV Agusta parts are designed for the F4 and the Brutale, while you can spruik up your Ducati 1198 or Ducati Monster. Go to Tamburini Corse for a closer look at the accessories on offer.

Continue reading: Tamburini T1: MV Agusta F4 gets tuned

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It’s seems pertinent to examine the 2010 motorcycles on offer, now we’re into the new year. We saw some impressive bikes presented in 2009, with everything from the MV Agusta F4, the Ducati Multistrada, the BMW S1000RR, and the Aprilia RSV4 R. We figure these bikes will also go on our list of “bikes to pick up chicks”, but more on that later.

The MV Agusta F4 for 2010 is a revision of what is considered a top-end, classic sport bike/superbike model. The brand saw its revival with this very model back in 1998, and it was designed by Massimo Tamburini, the name behind the original Ducati 916. While some have questioned the specs of the new F4, there is no denying its spot in the hearts of MV Agusta fans, and those who love superbike looks and performance.

The MV Agusta F4 is one of only a few superbikes to have a radial valve engine, and is famous for its four pipe exhaust, single-sided swingarm and, of course, its classic MV Agusta livery. The consensus seems to be that the new 2010 F4, whether revolutionary or not, is still built along the same technological principles of the original, with the same hot looks. It has 186 hp, with a new 998 cc engine, and is ten kilos lighter, according to the company. It’s definitely on our list of the best bikes for 2010, if you’re in the market for a new model and can spend some money.

MV Agusta F4 2010

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This video shows the MV Agusta F4 in its special Moto Corse version, the F4 R312C. You can check out the R312C titanium exhaust system, and a few additional parts and spares from the Japanese Moto Corse company. Luckily, we get to hear a few revs as well, though I wish someone would turn the lights on in the video!

Source | Racing Cafe

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After the MV Agusta F4 world premiere at EICMA, here’s a video of the F4 in flat-out track action. You can skip the secret service-thief-spy bits if you like as, apart from the blonde, the interesting bit is the F4 on the track. I still prefer the Brutale official video with the drawing/design theme, but this is something different as well.

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While there’s been talk of just how different the 2010 MV Agusta F4 is to its previous version, despite us being lead to believe there was something revolutionary on its way, this is still one of the hottest superbikes around. You can see the F4 in live pics from EICMA, and here are the official company shots of the new bike.

If you believe MV Agusta, the F4 has been completely rebuilt, with a new engine and chassis. We suspect you have to try it to get the drift, in which case you’d get a run with the new 998 cc engine, 186 hp on a bike that is reportedly ten kilos lighter. We figure you’d still say yes, whether you’re sold on the “brand new” deal or not.

MV Agusta F4 2010

Continue reading: MV Agusta F4 official details

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These live pics of the MV Agusta F4 at the EICMA show come from the guys at Motoblog.it, who are describing it as a “marvel”. After checking out the pics, we can safely say forget Harley, MV Agusta is still going strong (despite uncertainty about its future owners…). We’ll be bringing you full details and more pics of the F4 soon (including a version in pink!), but in the meantime, have a look at the live pics of the MV Agusta stand.

Live pics: MV Agusta 2010 live Eicma 2009

Continue reading: MV Agusta F4 live pics from EICMA

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As promised yesterday, here is a look at the new MV Agusta F4 with pics and video, before it’s presented at the EICMA next week. The new F4 superbike will appear at the MV Agusta EICMA stand with the 2010 Brutale, also on show for the first time to the public. We’ll be bringing you more pics from the show, in the meantime, enjoy this F4 gallery and the video after the jump.

Preview MV Agusta F4 2010

Continue reading: MV Agusta F4 pics and video

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