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

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Rivale 800MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RR
Model year20182015
Price
Engine798 cc798 cc
Horsepower125 hp140 hp
Torque84 Nm85 Nm
Weight178 kg168 kg
Seat height35 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS.Double disc. ABS.Floating disc, 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Single disc. ABS. 4-piston
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

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

Picking between the MV Agusta Rivale 800 and the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RR 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 RR 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: