Triumph Thruxton 1200 R vs Mv Agusta Superveloce 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thruxton 1200 R vs Mv Agusta Superveloce 800. Triumph Thruxton 1200 R: 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
Mv Agusta Superveloce 800
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
147 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
88 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
173 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
147 hp @ 13,000 rpm
Torque
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
88 Nm @ 10,100 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
~240 km/h
Weight
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
173 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
8.5/10
"The finest modern cafe racer available, if you service it properly."
Pros
+Thunderous, characterful parallel twin
+Öhlins/Brembo combo genuinely excellent
+Stunning build quality throughout
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics tires wrists
−Early cam chain tensioner issues
−Tyres wear surprisingly fast
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
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