MV Agusta Brutale 800 RC vs MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC (2019)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 800 RCMV Agusta Dragster 800 RC
Model year20192019
Price
Engine798 cc798 cc
Horsepower148 hp148 hp
Torque87 Nm87 Nm
Weight167 kg160 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating disc, 4-pistonDouble disc. ABS. Floating disc, 4-piston. Brembo.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. 4-pistonSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston. Brembo.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 200/50-ZR17

MV Agusta Brutale 800 RC vs MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RC and the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RC brings 148 hp in a 167 kg package, while the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC counters with 148 hp at 160 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: