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All Bikes/Compare/Mv Agusta Agusta 800 Rr America vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

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
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
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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Engine Oil
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Motul 7100 10W-40 Synthetic 4L
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Oil Filter
Oil Filter for MV Agusta 800
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HifloFiltro HF303 Oil Filter
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HifloFiltro HF303 Oil Filter
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Air Filter
Air Filter for MV Agusta 800
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K&N KA-9006 Air Filter
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K&N KA-9006 Air Filter
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Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs for MV Agusta 800
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NGK CPR7EA-9 (x2)
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NGK CPR7EA-9 (x2)
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