By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Naked Bike
Ducati Streetfighter V2 (MY2022-S) vs MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR SCS (MY2020)
Pulling off a stoplight at low revs, the Ducati Streetfighter V2's throttle doesn't pick up cleanly and the bike lurches and hesitates. Under the same twist of the grip, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR SCS's triple hits back with a hefty midrange punch. Then it sings and wants every rev you've got.
So which one do you buy?
The Streetfighter V2 has the edge if…
Daily commuting & city riding
By a nose: Streetfighter V2
Day in, day out, the Streetfighter V2 nudges ahead in traffic. What tips it: easier everyday riding. It isn't a big enough gap to plan around.
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Narrow edge: Streetfighter V2
The Streetfighter V2 is a touch more fun when the road starts bending. Just a touch.
Which one's the smarter buy
No clear advantage
The Streetfighter V2 costs less, but that gap doesn't make it the clear better buy. Neither bike wins on value alone.
What makes each one tick
Streetfighter V2
The Streetfighter V2 doesn't come alive until the tach needle swings high, and then its L-twin rushes for the limiter with real fury. Low down, the fueling stumbles. The seat's tall and the crouch is committed, yet it doesn't go extreme. The wide bar snaps the nose into corners.
Brutale 800 RR SCS
Under the tank, the Brutale 800 RR SCS carries an inline-three that feels like exotic Italian machinery. It spins up hard and free. An automated clutch adds convenience, yet the bike doesn't trade away any of its raw edge. Its howl raises goosebumps.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Brutale 800 RR SCS has the lower seat: 32.7 in (830 mm) vs 33.3 in (845 mm).
- The Streetfighter V2 has the lower wet weight: 441 lb (200 kg) vs 454 lb (206 kg).
- The Streetfighter V2 makes more peak power: 153 hp (113 kW) vs 140 hp (103 kW).
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Both fall short
Hours in the saddle won't flatter either of these. They're happier on shorter runs.
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Not built for this
Learning on either of these is the hard way. A gentler bike will make you a better rider sooner.
Nothing splits them on running costs. Ride both back to back and the decision usually makes itself.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
Streetfighter V2
What owners say
Trade-offs
- Choppy low-speed throttle response
Brutale 800 RR SCS
What owners say
Strengths
- Charismatic triple-cylinder engine
Known problems to check before you buy
Streetfighter V2
- Throttle hesitation / fueling dip around 5,000 rpm Many owners report a noticeable hesitation and flat spot in the power delivery around 5,000 rpm, making smooth low-speed riding challenging. Aftermarket ECU flashes often cure the issue.
Brutale 800 RR SCS
No confirmed faults on file yet. That's not the same as fault-free.
What they cost used
These prices compare a 4-year-old Streetfighter V2 with a 4-year-old Brutale 800 RR SCS.
- Streetfighter V2
- about $13,000
- Brutale 800 RR SCS
- about $15,600
At four years old, the Streetfighter V2 sits around $13,000 while the Brutale 800 RR SCS runs about $15,600. That's a $2,600 gap in the Ducati's favor. These are US market estimates, not live listings.
What they share
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front brake
- 320 mm
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
Where the spec sheets split
| Streetfighter V2 | Brutale 800 RR SCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 33.3 in (845 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) |
| Wet weight | 441 lb (200 kg) | 454 lb (206 kg) |
| Streetfighter V2 | Brutale 800 RR SCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 955 cc | 798 cc |
| Engine | L-twin | Inline-three |
| Power | 153 hp (113 kW) | 140 hp (103 kW) |
| Peak power at | 10,750 rpm | 12,300 rpm |
| Torque | 75 lb-ft (101 Nm) | 64 lb-ft (87 Nm) |
| Peak torque at | 9,000 rpm | 10,100 rpm |
| Streetfighter V2 | Brutale 800 RR SCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17 L) | 4.4 US gal (16.5 L) |
| Streetfighter V2 | Brutale 800 RR SCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear tire | 180/60-17 | 180/55-17 |
| Wheelbase | 57.7 in (1465 mm) | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Streetfighter V2 | Brutale 800 RR SCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Slipper Clutch | Standard | Not offered |
| TFT Display | Standard | Not offered |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not offered | Standard |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
