MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR America vs MV Agusta Rivale 800 (2019)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Dragster 800 RR AmericaMV Agusta Rivale 800
Model year20192018
Price
Engine798 cc798 cc
Horsepower140 hp125 hp
Torque87 Nm84 Nm
Weight168 kg178 kg
Seat height32 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating disc, 4-pistonDouble disc. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. 4-pistonSingle disc. ABS.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR America vs MV Agusta Rivale 800 — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR America and the MV Agusta Rivale 800 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR America brings 140 hp in a 168 kg package, while the MV Agusta Rivale 800 counters with 125 hp at 178 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: