Mv Agusta Lusso 800 vs Norton V4cr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Mv Agusta Lusso 800 vs Norton V4cr. 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. Norton V4cr: 185 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 200 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~270 km/h (estimated, based on shared V4SV platform), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Mv Agusta Lusso 800
Norton V4cr
Horsepower (hp)
116 hp
185 hp
Torque (Nm)
81 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
200 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
116 hp @ 11,000 rpm
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Torque
81 Nm @ 7,100 rpm
125 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated)
~270 km/h (estimated, based on shared V4SV platform)
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; NOTE: MV Agusta official figures vary, this is a best estimate)
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; official figures not widely published)
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
Norton V4cr
8.5/10
"Buy one used and let someone else absorb the depreciation hit."
Pros
+Savage, characterful V4 engine
+Öhlins suspension properly calibrated
+Stunning fit and finish
Cons
−Early fueling and electrical issues
−Expensive specialist servicing required
−Aggressive ergonomics punish long rides
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