Mv Agusta Agusta 800 Rr America vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Mv Agusta Agusta 800 Rr America vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Mv Agusta Agusta 800 Rr America: 140 hp @ 12,300 rpm hp, 175 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 230 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model) hp, 272 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Mv Agusta Agusta 800 Rr America
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
140 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
230 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
140 hp @ 12,300 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
87 Nm @ 10,100 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
230 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — best estimate based on similar Brutale 800 RR variants
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Mv Agusta Agusta 800 Rr America
8.0/10
"A breathtaking machine that rewards owners who maintain it obsessively."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Stunning head-turning aesthetics
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Sparse independent support network
−Heat soak in traffic
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
7.5/10
"Dependable, honest cruiser that punches above its used asking price."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Affordable used market pricing
Cons
−Wallowy at highway speeds
−Stock seat punishes long rides
−Chrome quality disappoints over time
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