MV Agusta Rivale 800 2017 vs. Honda CB650R 2021

MV Agusta Rivale 800 2017

Honda CB650R 2021

Overview - MV Agusta Rivale 800 2017 vs Honda CB650R 2021

MV Agusta Rivale 800 2017

Honda CB650R 2021

Technical Specifications MV Agusta Rivale 800 2017 compared to Honda CB650R 2021

MV Agusta Rivale 800 2017

Honda CB650R 2021

MV Agusta Rivale 800 2017

Honda CB650R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	54.3 mm	Stroke	46 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,600 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	84 Nm	Torque	63 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.3	Compression Ratio	11.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Marzocchi	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Ride by Wire, Quickshifter	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,070 mm	Length	2,120 mm
Width	Width	885 mm	Width	750 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	881 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.4 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

MV Agusta Rivale 800 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CB650R 2021

13 out of a possible 24 points mean 5th place in the large mid-range naked bike comparison test 2021. The Honda puts up a good fight against the technically more advanced competition and can leave a motorbike behind despite its position as an outsider. Pleasing looks, accessible riding and the low price make the shortcomings that were brought to light in the direct comparison fade into the background.

Neo Sports Cafe Optics still top

absolutely suitable for beginners

good price-performance ratio

engine revs up smoothly

low consumption

Too little space for tall riders

mediocre equipment

relatively chubby

little punch from the rev range