MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragsterstacks up against the Husqvarna Svartpilen 801. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 800 DragsterHusqvarna Svartpilen 801
Model year20152025
Price$2,025
Engine798 cc799 cc
Horsepower125 hp
Torque81 Nm87 Nm
Weight167 kg399 kg
Seat height32 mm820 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L13.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speedManual
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating disc, 4-pistonDisc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-pistonDisc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 Pirelli® MT60 RS: 120/70 ZR 17 (58W) / Pirelli® MT60 RS: 180/55 ZR 17 (73W)

MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster and the Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster brings 125 hp in a 167 kg package, while the Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 counters with its own power figure at 399 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: