Mv Agusta Rivale 800 vs Kawasaki Z800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Mv Agusta Rivale 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
175 kg
231 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
125 hp @ 11,500 rpm
113 hp @ 10,200 rpm
Torque
81 Nm @ 9,100 rpm
83 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
231 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Mv Agusta Rivale 800
7.5/10
"Breathtaking when right, brutal when wrong — buy carefully."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Head-turning Italian design
+Excellent suspension quality
Cons
−Expensive, unpredictable running costs
−Patchy build quality era
−Limited independent mechanic support
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