Mv Agusta Rivale 800 vs Ktm 790 Duke
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
Ktm 790 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
81 Nm
87 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
125 hp @ 11,500 rpm
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
81 Nm @ 9,100 rpm
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, 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
Ktm 790 Duke
8.5/10
"The sharpest used middleweight buy under five grand right now."
Pros
+Explosive, characterful parallel-twin
+Scalpel-sharp chassis feel
+Excellent used value now
Cons
−Early software bugs persist
−Stiff suspension stock
−Crash history common