Mv Agusta Lusso 800 vs Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Mv Agusta Lusso 800 vs Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000. 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. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Mv Agusta Lusso 800
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000
Horsepower (hp)
116 hp
81 hp
Torque (Nm)
81 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
228 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
116 hp @ 11,000 rpm
81 hp @ 7,300 rpm
Torque
81 Nm @ 7,100 rpm
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated)
210 km/h
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; NOTE: MV Agusta official figures vary, this is a best estimate)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated
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
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
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