Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 vs Mv Agusta Lusso 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 vs Mv Agusta Lusso 800. Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000: 81 hp @ 7,300 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Mv Agusta Lusso 800: 116 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 175 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000
Mv Agusta Lusso 800
Horsepower (hp)
81 hp
116 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
81 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
175 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
81 hp @ 7,300 rpm
116 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
81 Nm @ 7,100 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
225 km/h (estimated)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated
6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; NOTE: MV Agusta official figures vary, this is a best estimate)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000
7.8/10
"Rewarding, characterful classic — but only buy a well-maintained example."
Pros
+Torque that genuinely moves you
+Iconic Italian V-twin character
+Rock-solid shaft drive reliability
Cons
−Specialist-only maintenance required
−Electrical gremlins plague neglected examples
−Parts sourcing genuinely difficult
Mv Agusta Lusso 800
8.0/10
"Magnificent if maintained properly, a money pit if neglected."
Pros
+Intoxicating triple engine character
+Stunning build quality
+Comfortable yet engaging ergonomics
Cons
−Expensive routine servicing costs
−Temperamental Italian electrics
−Specialist-only mechanical knowledge required
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