MV Agusta Dragster 800 Rosso vs MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Dragster 800 Rossostacks 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 Dragster 800 RossoMV Agusta Dragster 800 RC
Model year20212019
Price$12,990
Engine798 cc798 cc
Horsepower110 hp148 hp
Torque83 Nm87 Nm
Weight168 kg160 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating disc, 4-piston, BremboDouble 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 Rosso vs MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Dragster 800 Rosso and the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Dragster 800 Rosso brings 110 hp in a 168 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: