Mv Agusta Superveloce 800 vs Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Mv Agusta Superveloce 800 vs Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000. Mv Agusta Superveloce 800: 147 hp @ 13,000 rpm hp, 173 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~240 km/h, 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 Superveloce 800
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000
Horsepower (hp)
147 hp
81 hp
Torque (Nm)
88 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
173 kg
228 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
147 hp @ 13,000 rpm
81 hp @ 7,300 rpm
Torque
88 Nm @ 10,100 rpm
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~240 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
173 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Mv Agusta Superveloce 800
8.0/10
"Magnificent, temperamental Italian art that rewards patient, prepared owners."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds extraordinary
+Head-turning looks constantly
+Surprisingly nimble handling
Cons
−Savage heat in traffic
−Servicing costs eye-watering
−Parts availability genuinely problematic
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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