New MV Agusta Dragster 800 Spied Testing
This latest spy photo of the much hyped MV Agusta Dragster 800 was taken by an Italian motorist and first revealed by Italian site, motoblog.it. In it are some clear details about what the Dragster 800 is — and isn’t.
From this photo, the Dragster 800 looks largely like the Brutale 800 it shares much of its components from. As we’ve reported earlier, the Dragster 800 will share the same 123 hp triple cylinder engine seen in the Brutale, Rivale, and Turismo Veloce. ABS will likely come standard, as will a host of electronic rider aids, including EAS (Electronically Assisted Shift), MV’s nomenclature for “quickshifter.”
The front half of the Dragster looks almost identical to the Brutale, save for what appears to be handlebar-mounted mirrors, but move rearward and some differences become more noticeable. First off is the stubby tail section, which looks so small it likely isn’t suitable for anyone but children. From there we see the single-sided swingarm, beefy rear tire, and rear hugger/license plate holder. While the bike in the photo is a white/matte grey color, it’s a safe bet the Dragster will also come in the standard MV red.
Keep it here as we’ll report more details about the MV Agusta Dragster 800 as we get it.
Troy's been riding motorcycles and writing about them since 2006, getting his start at Rider Magazine. From there, he moved to Sport Rider Magazine before finally landing at Motorcycle.com in 2011. A lifelong gearhead who didn't fully immerse himself in motorcycles until his teenage years, Troy's interests have always been in technology, performance, and going fast. Naturally, racing was the perfect avenue to combine all three. Troy has been racing nearly as long as he's been riding and has competed at the AMA national level. He's also won multiple club races throughout the country, culminating in a Utah Sport Bike Association championship in 2011. He has been invited as a guest instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School, and when he's not out riding, he's either wrenching on bikes or watching MotoGP.
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