MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC vs MV Agusta RVS (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 RVS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Dragster 800 RCMV Agusta RVS
Model year20192018
Price
Engine798 cc798 cc
Horsepower148 hp140 hp
Torque87 Nm87 Nm
Weight160 kg168 kg
Seat height32 mm31 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. Brembo.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston. Brembo.Single disc. ABS. 2-piston. Brembo.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 200/50-ZR17

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

Picking between the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC and the MV Agusta RVS 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 RVS 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: