Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS vs MV Agusta F3 Competizione (2025)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VFR800 Interceptor ABSMV Agusta F3 Competizione
Model year20102025
Price$11,999
Engine782 cc798 cc
Weight185 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Dual full-floating 296mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers; ABS Braking System
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single 256 mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper, ABS Braking System
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 Pirelli® Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 120/70 ZR17 58W / Pirelli® Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 180/55 ZR17 73W

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

Picking between the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS and the MV Agusta F3 Competizione 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 Competizione counters with its own power figure at 185 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: