MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster vs KTM 790 Duke L (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragsterstacks up against the KTM 790 Duke L. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 800 DragsterKTM 790 Duke L
Model year20152020
Price
Engine798 cc799 cc
Horsepower125 hp94 hp
Torque81 Nm86 Nm
Weight167 kg169 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating disc, 4-pistonSingle disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-pistonSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster vs KTM 790 Duke L — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster and the KTM 790 Duke L usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster brings 125 hp in a 167 kg package, while the KTM 790 Duke L counters with 94 hp at 169 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: