Formed as the offshoot of an aircraft manufacturer shortly after World War II, MV Agusta in 1950 commenced production of four-cylinder motorcycles that would prove to be among the world's most successful competition motorcycles and extremely desirable road bikes for more than a quarter-century. Prolific motorcycle author Mick Walker offers background histories and complete specs for all road and race MV Agusta Fours, along with a generous selection of archival photography and a special eight-page color section. Motorsport coverage spans nearly 40 World Championships and includes legendary riders like John Surtees, Giacomo Agostini, and Mike Hailwood. A final chapter updates the MV Agusta story with the latest on Cagiva's resurrection of the marque in the form of 1998's F4 road bike.
