MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RR vs Ducati Monster 797 Plus (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RRstacks up against the Ducati Monster 797 Plus. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RRDucati Monster 797 Plus
Model year20152019
Price
Engine798 cc803 cc
Horsepower140 hp73 hp
Torque85 Nm67 Nm
Weight168 kg175 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS.Floating disc, 4-pistonDouble disc. Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 callipers, 4-pistons, axiial pump with ABS as standard
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. 4-pistonSingle disc. 2-piston floating calliper with ABS as standard equipment
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RR vs Ducati Monster 797 Plus — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RR and the Ducati Monster 797 Plus usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RR brings 140 hp in a 168 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 797 Plus counters with 73 hp 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: