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All Bikes/Compare/Mv Agusta Lusso 800 vs Triumph Thruxton 900

Mv Agusta Lusso 800 vs Triumph Thruxton 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Mv Agusta Lusso 800 vs Triumph Thruxton 900. 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. Triumph Thruxton 900: 69 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Mv Agusta Lusso 800 Triumph Thruxton 900
Horsepower (hp)
116 hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
81 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
215 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
116 hp @ 11,000 rpm
69 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque
81 Nm @ 7,100 rpm
68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; NOTE: MV Agusta official figures vary, this is a best estimate)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Mv Agusta Lusso 800
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
Triumph Thruxton 900
Triumph Thruxton 900
7.5/10

"A genuinely rewarding retro twin if you buy carefully."

Pros
+Addictive exhaust note
+Strong mid-range torque
+Timeless styling holds value
Cons
Vibration above 70mph
Stock seat punishes long rides
Cam chain tensioner weakness

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