Mv Agusta Lusso 800 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Mv Agusta Lusso 800 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. 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. Husqvarna Vitpilen 701: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Mv Agusta Lusso 800
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
116 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
81 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
157 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
116 hp @ 11,000 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
81 Nm @ 7,100 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; NOTE: MV Agusta official figures vary, this is a best estimate)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
7.8/10
"A head-turning urban weapon that punishes neglect and highway abuse equally."
Pros
+Stunning industrial cafe styling
+Torquey, characterful LC4 engine
+Lightweight and flickable handling
Cons
−Vibration tiring at motorway speeds
−Tiny fuel tank range
−Expensive OEM bodywork panels
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