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

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

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Dragster 800 RCMV Agusta Brutale 800 RR Pirelli
Model year20192018
Price
Engine798 cc798 cc
Horsepower148 hp140 hp
Torque87 Nm86 Nm
Weight160 kg168 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating disc, 4-piston. Brembo.Double disc. ABS. Floating disc, 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston. Brembo.Single disc. ABS. 4-piston
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

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

Picking between the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC and the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR Pirelli usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC brings 148 hp in a 160 kg package, while the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR Pirelli counters with 140 hp at 168 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: