Ducati Hypermotard 821 vs MV Agusta Rivale 800: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Ducati Hypermotard 821 (2013-2015) and the MV Agusta Rivale 800 (2016-2018), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Ducati Hypermotard 821 110 hp, MV Agusta Rivale 800 125 hp.
- Torque: Ducati Hypermotard 821 89 Nm, MV Agusta Rivale 800 84 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Ducati Hypermotard 821 (2013-2015)110
- MV Agusta Rivale 800 (2016-2018)125 (best)
Torque Nm
- Ducati Hypermotard 821 (2013-2015)89 (best)
- MV Agusta Rivale 800 (2016-2018)84
Weight kg
- Ducati Hypermotard 821 (2013-2015)194
- MV Agusta Rivale 800 (2016-2018)178
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2013-2015 · SP Remove |  2016-2018 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2013-2015 | 2016-2018 |
| Engine | 821cc Ducati Testastretta 11° L-twin, 4 valves/cylinder, DOHC desmodromic actuation, liquid-cooled; 88mm x 67.5mm bore/stroke, 12.8:1 compression ratio, electronic fuel injection. Same engine as the base Hypermotard 821. | & Vehicle Integrated Control System">MVICS panoply regulates adrenalin with 8-level traction control, ride-by-wire throttle and 3 fuel injection maps + 1 customizable. The EAS front--sigles#handle" class="show-acro" title="An electronic control unit that briefly cuts off the ignition to allow for upshifting without disengaging the clutch or closing the throttle." data-desc="Shifter">shifter is fitted as standard. After becoming standard on 4-cylinder models, front--sigles#handle" class="show-acr |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 821 cc | 798 cc |
| Power | 110 hp @ 9,250 rpm | 125 hp @ 12,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 89 Nm @ 7,750 rpmBest | 84 Nm @ 8,600 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox with wet multiplate clutch; chain final drive. | 6 stage gearbox Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 194 kg (wet) | 178 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 890 mm | 881 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 LBest | 12.9 L |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable upside-down fork, 185mm travel | Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 150 mm (5.91 in) |
| Rear suspension | Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock, single-sided swingarm, 175mm travel | Single shock absorber + single arm, Wheel travel : 130 mm (5.12 in) |
| Brake system | Switchable ABS, linked braking, Brembo radial master cylinder | ABS |
| Front brake | 2 x 320mm discs, Brembo Monobloc 4-piston radial calipers | 2 discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 245mm disc | 1 disc Ø 220 mm (8.66 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP) | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP) | 180/55-17 |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 14,695 (US MSRP, 2013 model year) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.