MV Agusta Brutale 800 America vs MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 800 AmericaMV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster
Model year20182015
Price$14,998
Engine798 cc798 cc
Horsepower116 hp125 hp
Torque83 Nm81 Nm
Weight175 kg167 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating disc, 4-piston. Bremo.Double disc. Floating disc, 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston. Bremo.Single disc. 4-piston
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

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

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 800 America and the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 America brings 116 hp in a 175 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: