Honda VFR800 vs MV Agusta 800 SS Super America (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VFR800stacks up against the MV Agusta 800 SS Super America. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VFR800MV Agusta 800 SS Super America
Model year20151979
Price
Engine782 cc789 cc
Horsepower107 hp82 hp
Torque80 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L6.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Combined 3-piston calliper (ABS) and sintered metal pads Dual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Combined 3-piston callipers (ABS) and sintered metal pads Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 3.50-18 / 4.00-18

Honda VFR800 vs MV Agusta 800 SS Super America — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VFR800 and the MV Agusta 800 SS Super America usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VFR800 brings 107 hp, while the MV Agusta 800 SS Super America counters with 82 hp.

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: