Mv Agusta Dragster 800 vs Kawasaki Z800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Mv Agusta Dragster 800 vs Kawasaki Z800. Mv Agusta Dragster 800: 125 hp @ 11,500 rpm hp, 173 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Z800: 113 hp @ 10,200 rpm hp, 231 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Mv Agusta Dragster 800
Kawasaki Z800
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
81 Nm
83 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
173 kg
231 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
125 hp @ 11,500 rpm
113 hp @ 10,200 rpm
Torque
81 Nm @ 10,100 rpm
83 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
173 kg (wet/curb weight)
231 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Mv Agusta Dragster 800
7.5/10
"Breathtaking machine, but only buy with eyes wide open."
Pros
+Intoxicating triple-cylinder soundtrack
+Stunning showroom-stopping styling
+Explosive midrange torque delivery
Cons
−Electrical gremlins plague early models
−Sparse dealer network nationally
−Running costs genuinely eye-watering
Kawasaki Z800
8.0/10
"A brilliantly balanced naked that rewards experienced riders without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Addictive inline-four character
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Parts widely available cheap
Cons
−Vibes above 9k rpm
−Fuel economy underwhelming
−No traction control fitted
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