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Reviews/ Mv Agusta/ Lusso 800
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8.0/10 Cafe-racer

Mv Agusta Lusso 800 Review

"Magnificent if maintained properly, a money pit if neglected."

Patient, mechanically curious riders wanting genuine Italian soul $7,500-$11,500 used 2015-2019
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Key Specs

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Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated)
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Power
116 hp
@ 11,000 rpm
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Torque
81 Nm
@ 7,100 rpm
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Fuel Economy
15.4 km/L
36 mpg ยท 6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; NOTE: MV Agusta official figures vary, this is a best estimate)
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Weight
175 kg
(wet/curb weight)
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Used Buyer Review

The Lusso is basically a Brutale 800 wearing a very expensive suit, and that's not a criticism. The triple-cylinder engine is genuinely magnificent โ€” creamy, musical, with a mid-range punch that makes urban riding an absolute event. MV got the ergonomics right here too; more relaxed than their sportier stuff without feeling compromised. You'll understand immediately why people fall for these bikes. Here's the honest part nobody tells you: budget properly. Italian electronics from this era can be temperamental, throttle bodies need periodic balancing, and finding an independent specialist who actually knows MV's wiring is harder than finding a good politician. Service history isn't just preferable โ€” it's non-negotiable. Walk away from anything without documented dealer maintenance. Parts availability has genuinely improved, and the community is tight-knit and helpful. But this is a rewards-the-prepared-buyer machine. Do your homework, find a clean example with paperwork, and you'll own something genuinely special that appreciates in character the more miles you put on.

Pros

+Intoxicating triple engine character
+Stunning build quality
+Comfortable yet engaging ergonomics
+Strong used value retention
+Brilliant mid-range torque delivery

Cons

-Expensive routine servicing costs
-Temperamental Italian electrics
-Specialist-only mechanical knowledge required
-Parts sourcing occasionally frustrating
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Avoid if

You hate dealer dependency or irregular maintenance schedules

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