"Ayrton was a star in a league of his own, both as a man
and as a pilot; a champion at the steering wheel and a lover of speed, but
also a man who paid attention to every detail and who’s constant aim was
perfection. These qualities, along with a sense of great humility and
sensitivity, drew me to him immediately. We became bound by a valuable
friendship and mutual feelings of regard and admiration. When we met, we
didn’t just talk about engines, although Ayrton was very attracted by
two-wheel vehicles. Ayrton often thought of his country, Brazil, a land he
loved, but which at the same time tormented him. He wanted to do something
for unfortunate children; children who wouldn’t have a future to look
forward to without any help.

Thus, before Ayrton left us, the Senna
Foundation was born and is still alive today, guided by his sister,
Viviane. Prestigious Ayrton - related objects are used to finance projects
for nutrition, medical-sanitary treatment and assistance, education, sport
and art projects, as well as courses aimed at work placements, in this way
giving concrete help to children so they may hope for a brighter future."
- Claudio Castiglioni
More sensuality, more high tech, more intuition. For every
new model must outshine the previous one. This goes for all MV Agusta
innovations. The Senna has graced the F41000 with new and exclusive
characteristics: a state of the art engine reaching 174 HP, a new
injection system, the Weber Marelli 5SM, for better power control, the
most advanced Brembo four-caliper radial brakes available. This is the
excellence of MV Agusta, in honor of Ayrton Senna: the legend.
The Y-shaped spokes on the alloy wheels only add to the
elegant sculpted design of the single sided Aluminum alloy swinging arm
(weight: 6.6 kg) and emphasize the essence of the F4 project. This
lightweight material is also used for the frame plates (weight: 1.65 kg)
and for the lower fork triple clamp. The footrests are adjustable and are
not only made from a solid piece, but also boast the F4 1000 logo. The
rear carbon fiber mudguard is also new. Carbon fiber is also used for the
heat shield on the exhaust.

The frontal view is what makes the F4 Senna stand out from
the rest. The Brembo Racing “Serie Oro” front brakes are exclusive to this
model, as well as their bearings, which permit their radial positioning.
The black front fork by Marzocchi and legs measuring 50 mm, treated with
titanium nitride, are also new. The Senna logo is also visible on the side
view mirrors and the front fairing is raised for improved driving comfort.
This is thanks to a new type of plexiglass, developed within the wind
tunnel which, thanks to its unique curved shape lightens the aerodynamic
mass which would otherwise weigh on the pilot’s helmet.
The style of the F4 Senna is aimed at achieving total
elegance. The new graphic work, realized with a metallic silver base,
finds new dimensions, once hidden within the traditional colors, thus
giving the image of a transformed line. This is also thanks to the Senna
logos, which, in this version, substitute the familiar F4 initials which
appear on the other models of this range. The only exception is the
saddle, covered with red alcantara with the F4 logo embroidered on the
seat padding, next to the name of the model and the displacement at the
back of the single seat tail.
The cockpit of the F4 Senna is embellished with special
treatment to the upper steering head, where a silver plate bearing the
name of the model and the serial number is positioned. The plate connects
to a transversally fitted Öhlins steering damper. The tachometer, which
has a new graphic design for its face, has a white background and black
numerals and sits neatly beside the digital display that has an additional
chronometer function activated with the headlamp flasher. The fairing has
a new aerodynamically designed Plexiglass screen that cancels out any
negative effects of front end lift developed at high speeds.
The rear suspension is fitted with the revolutionary Sachs
Racing shock absorber that belongs to the same family as those used in
Formula 1 racing. The unit is more than 1200 grams lighter due to absence
of a gas reservoir and is fitted with rebound and compression (High
speed/Low speed) damping and spring preload adjustment as well as
hydraulic control that makes calibration easier and more accurate.
The F4 Senna features the most individual equipment that
can be offered on a production motorbike. The front end is dominated by
Marzocchi forks with titanium nitride treated 50-mm fork legs inserted
into a solid one-piece triple clamp. These carry the new Brembo Racing
monoblock 4-piston calipers. The Marchesini wheels are the same as used on
Grand Prix machines. They are extremely lightweight and strong and boast
lower gyroscopic inertia that increases ease of handling and potential
cornering speed.