MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR Pirelli vs MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 800 RR PirelliMV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster
Model year20182015
Price
Engine798 cc798 cc
Horsepower140 hp125 hp
Torque86 Nm81 Nm
Weight168 kg167 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. Floating disc, 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. 4-pistonSingle disc. 4-piston
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

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

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR Pirelli and the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR Pirelli brings 140 hp in a 168 kg package, while the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster counters with 125 hp at 167 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: