MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR Pirelli vs MV Agusta Brutale 800 America (2019)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Dragster 800 RR PirelliMV Agusta Brutale 800 America
Model year20192018
Price$18,990$14,998
Engine798 cc798 cc
Horsepower138 hp116 hp
Torque87 Nm83 Nm
Weight175 kg175 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating disc, 4-piston. Bremo.Double disc. ABS. Floating disc, 4-piston. Bremo.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston. Bremo.Single disc. ABS. 4-piston. Bremo.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

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

Picking between the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR Pirelli and the MV Agusta Brutale 800 America usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR Pirelli brings 138 hp in a 175 kg package, while the MV Agusta Brutale 800 America counters with 116 hp at 175 kg. On price, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 America has the lower MSRP.

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: