Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 vs Mv Agusta Superveloce 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 vs Mv Agusta Superveloce 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 Superveloce 800: 147 hp @ 13,000 rpm hp, 173 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~240 km/h, 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 Superveloce 800
Horsepower (hp)
81 hp
147 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
88 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
173 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
81 hp @ 7,300 rpm
147 hp @ 13,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
88 Nm @ 10,100 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
~240 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
173 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
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 Superveloce 800
8.0/10
"Magnificent, temperamental Italian art that rewards patient, prepared owners."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds extraordinary
+Head-turning looks constantly
+Surprisingly nimble handling
Cons
−Savage heat in traffic
−Servicing costs eye-watering
−Parts availability genuinely problematic
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