MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC SCS vs MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR SCS (2021)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Dragster 800 RC SCSMV Agusta Brutale 800 RR SCS
Model year20212021
Price$22,600$17,500
Engine798 cc798 cc
Horsepower140 hp140 hp
Torque87 Nm86 Nm
Weight160 kg175 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating disc, 4-piston. Brembo.Double disc. Brembo radial-type, with 4 pistons. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston. Brembo.Single disc. Brembo with 2 pistons.ABS.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

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

Picking between the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC SCS and the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR SCS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC SCS brings 140 hp in a 160 kg package, while the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR SCS counters with 140 hp at 175 kg. On price, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR SCS has the lower MSRP.

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: