Honda Interceptor ABS vs MV Agusta Brutale 800 R (2024)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Interceptor ABSstacks up against the MV Agusta Brutale 800 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda Interceptor ABS | MV Agusta Brutale 800 R |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2024 |
| Price | — | $15,950 |
| Engine | 782 cc | 798 cc |
| Torque | — | 85 Nm |
| Weight | 324 kg | 175 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.8 L | 4.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS) | Double disc. Brembo radial-type, with 4 pistons. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS) | Single disc. Brembo with 2 pistons.ABS. |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
Honda Interceptor ABS vs MV Agusta Brutale 800 R — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda Interceptor ABS and the MV Agusta Brutale 800 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Interceptor ABS brings its published horsepower in a 324 kg package, while the MV Agusta Brutale 800 R counters with its own power figure at 175 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: