Positioned in MV Agusta's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2013 MV Agusta Rivale 800 utilizes a 798 cc (48.7 cu in) oil & air-cooled in-line three, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 125 HP (91.2 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 156.6 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Rivale 800 measures 170 kg (375 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.74 HP/kg (1.36 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.
Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2013 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
156.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.74 HP/kg (1.36 kg/HP)
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement798.0 ccm (48.69 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line three, four-stroke
Engine DetailsCounter-rotating crankshaft
Power125.0 HP (91.2 kW))
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 54.3 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionMotor and Vehicle Integrated Control System
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Frame Typesteel trellis combined with a rear of two aluminium alloy plates
Trail95 mm (3.7 inches)
Front SuspensionMarzocchi
Rear SuspensionSachs
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
WheelsAluminium alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight170.0 kg (374.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.7353 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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