Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS vs MV Agusta F3 800 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABSstacks up against the MV Agusta F3 800. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VFR800 Interceptor ABSMV Agusta F3 800
Model year20102026
Price$11,999$18,000
Engine782 cc798 cc
Horsepower148 hp
Torque88 Nm
Weight173 kg
Seat height32 mm830 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L16.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed manual
Front brakesDouble disc. Dual full-floating 296mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers; ABS Braking SystemDual 320mm discs
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single 256 mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper, ABS Braking SystemSingle 220mm disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear

Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS vs MV Agusta F3 800 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS and the MV Agusta F3 800 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS brings its published horsepower, while the MV Agusta F3 800 counters with 148 hp at 173 kg. On price, the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS has the lower MSRP.

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: