Mv Agusta Lusso 800 vs Triumph Thruxton Rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Mv Agusta Lusso 800 vs Triumph Thruxton Rs. 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 Rs: 105 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Mv Agusta Lusso 800
Triumph Thruxton Rs
Horsepower (hp)
116 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
81 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
203 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
116 hp @ 11,000 rpm
105 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
81 Nm @ 7,100 rpm
112 Nm @ 4,250 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated)
193 km/h
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
203 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 18.2 km/L, 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
Triumph Thruxton Rs
8.5/10
"The best modern cafe racer money can buy used."
Pros
+Stonking 1200cc twin character
+Brembo brakes genuinely confidence-inspiring
+Suspension tuned properly from factory
Cons
−Riding position punishes long days
−Brake master cylinder seal issues
−Narrow seat gets uncomfortable fast
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