Ducati Streetfighter 848 vs MV Agusta Rivale 800: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Ducati Streetfighter 848 (2012-2015) and the MV Agusta Rivale 800 (2016-2018), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Ducati Streetfighter 848 132 hp, MV Agusta Rivale 800 125 hp.
- Torque: Ducati Streetfighter 848 93.5 Nm, MV Agusta Rivale 800 84 Nm.
- Weight: Ducati Streetfighter 848 169 kg, MV Agusta Rivale 800 178 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Ducati Streetfighter 848 (2012-2015)132 (best)
- MV Agusta Rivale 800 (2016-2018)125
Torque Nm
- Ducati Streetfighter 848 (2012-2015)93.5 (best)
- MV Agusta Rivale 800 (2016-2018)84
Weight kg
- Ducati Streetfighter 848 (2012-2015)169 (best)
- MV Agusta Rivale 800 (2016-2018)178
Full specs
| Specification |  2012-2015 Remove |  2016-2018 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2012-2015 | 2016-2018 |
| Engine | Testastretta 11° 849cc liquid-cooled 90° L-twin, DOHC desmodromic, 4 valves/cyl, bore x stroke 94 x 61.2mm, compression 13.2:1, Marelli EFI with elliptical throttle bodies. | & 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 | 849 cc | 798 cc |
| Power | 132 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest | 125 hp @ 12,000 rpm |
| Torque | 93.5 Nm @ 9,500 rpmBest | 84 Nm @ 8,600 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed gearbox with wet multiplate hydraulic clutch; chain final drive (15-tooth front / 42-tooth rear sprocket); primary drive ratio 1.84:1. | 6 stage gearbox Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 169 kg (dry)Best | 178 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 881 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16.5 LBest | 12.9 L |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi 43mm inverted fork, adjustable preload and rebound damping, ~127mm travel | Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 150 mm (5.91 in) |
| Rear suspension | Sachs monoshock, single-sided swingarm, adjustable preload and rebound damping | Single shock absorber + single arm, Wheel travel : 130 mm (5.12 in) |
| Brake system | Dual hydraulic disc brakes; no ABS fitted (chassis had no room for ABS hardware per Ducati) | ABS |
| Front brake | 2 x 320mm discs, radial-mount Brembo Monobloc 4-piston calipers | 2 discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper | 1 disc Ø 220 mm (8.66 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa) | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/60 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa) | 180/55-17 |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 12,995 (US MSRP, 2012 model year) | Not available |