MV Agusta Rivale 800 vs MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster (2018)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Rivale 800stacks up against the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | MV Agusta Rivale 800 | MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 798 cc | 798 cc |
| Horsepower | 125 hp | 125 hp |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Weight | 178 kg | 167 kg |
| Seat height | 35 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 4.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. | Double disc. Floating disc, 4-piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. | Single disc. 4-piston |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
MV Agusta Rivale 800 vs MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster — which should you buy?
Picking between the MV Agusta Rivale 800 and the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Rivale 800 brings 125 hp in a 178 kg package, while the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster counters with 125 hp at 167 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: