Mv Agusta Agusta 800 Rr America vs Yamaha Vmax 1700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Mv Agusta Agusta 800 Rr America vs Yamaha Vmax 1700. 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. Yamaha Vmax 1700: 200 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 310 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 215 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Mv Agusta Agusta 800 Rr America
Yamaha Vmax 1700
Horsepower (hp)
140 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
230 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
310 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
140 hp @ 12,300 rpm
200 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 10,100 rpm
167 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
230 km/h
215 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
310 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — best estimate based on similar Brutale 800 RR variants
7.5–9.5 L/100km (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
Yamaha Vmax 1700
8.5/10
"A tire-destroying, jaw-dropping muscle cruiser that demands respect constantly."
Pros
+Utterly savage low-end torque
+Bulletproof engine internals
+Stunning visual presence always
Cons
−Horrific fuel consumption figures
−Tire bills are punishing
−Heavy at 310kg wet
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