2024 MV AGUSTA F3 R vs 2025 KTM RC 8C

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

2024 MV AGUSTA F3 R
18 pts
Top on paper
2025 KTM RC 8C
82 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2024 MV AGUSTA F3 R
32.4 pts
Best fit here
2025 KTM RC 8C
66.6 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 MV AGUSTA F3 R
48.8 pts
Best fit here
2025 KTM RC 8C
53.8 pts

Sporty riding

2024 MV AGUSTA F3 R
45 pts
Best fit here
2025 KTM RC 8C
78.9 pts

New rider friendly

2024 MV AGUSTA F3 R
17.6 pts
Best fit here
2025 KTM RC 8C
71 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 MV AGUSTA F3 R 83 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2025 KTM RC 8C 82 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 135 hp (2025 KTM RC 8C) up to 147 hp (2024 MV AGUSTA F3 R).
  • Torque spans 88 Nm (2024 MV AGUSTA F3 R) up to 98 Nm (2025 KTM RC 8C).
  • Weight spans 142 kg (2025 KTM RC 8C) to 195 kg (2024 MV AGUSTA F3 R).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification MV AGUSTA F3 R 2025 KTM RC 8C
Brand MV AGUSTA KTM
Model MV AGUSTA F3 R 2025 KTM RC 8C
Engine size 800cc 800cc
Power 147hp 135hp
Torque 88nm. 98nm.
Cylinders / valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 195kg 142kg
Front brake Double floating disc with Ø 320 mm (Ø 12.6 in.) diameter, with steel braking disc and flange, Brembo Stylema radial-type, with 4 pistons Ø 34 mm (Ø 1.34 in.) 2x radially mounted four-piston brake calipers
Rear brake Single steel disc with Ø 220 mm (Ø 8.66 in.) dia, Brembo with 2 pistons - Ø 30 mm (Ø 1.18 in.). 2-piston brake caliper, brake disc
Seat height (cm) 83cm 82cm
Front tyre 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W) 120/70R17
Rear tyre 180/55 - ZR 17 M/C (73 W) 180/60R17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Marzocchi “UPSIDE DOWN” telescopic hydraulic fork, with rebound-compression damping and spring preload external and separate adjustment WP
Rear suspension Progressive, Sachs single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment WP
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 240km/h 245km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 16.5 L – 6.8 L/100km 16 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $19398 $20000
Brand price lists View MV AGUSTA price list View KTM price list
Extra features

Titanium components: Intake and exhaust valves Exclusive content: Dashboard TFT 5.5”color display - Cruise control Launch control - Bluetooth - GPS - MV Ride App for navigation mirroring, app-controlled engine, rider aids setup - Mobisat anti-theft system with geolocation

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2024 MV AGUSTA F3 R vs 2025 KTM RC 8C: listed specifications

The 2024 MV AGUSTA F3 R and 2025 KTM RC 8C are closely matched in displacement, while the F3 R has more peak power, and the RC 8C has more torque, and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

F3 R and RC 8C have very similar engine displacement (800 cc vs 800 cc).

Peak power

F3 R has a modest listed power advantage (147 hp vs 135 hp).

Torque

RC 8C has a modest listed torque advantage (98 Nm vs 88 Nm).

Listed top speed

F3 R and RC 8C have very similar listed top speeds (240 km/h vs 245 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

RC 8C is notably lighter on the listed weight (142 kg vs 195 kg). F3 R and RC 8C have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 82 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque and weight, while displacement, listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of MV AGUSTA F3 R vs 2025 KTM RC 8C?

2025 KTM RC 8C is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for MV AGUSTA F3 R.

Which has more horsepower, MV AGUSTA F3 R or 2025 KTM RC 8C?

MV AGUSTA F3 R has 147 hp compared with 135 hp on the 2025 KTM RC 8C.

Which is lighter, MV AGUSTA F3 R or 2025 KTM RC 8C?

2025 KTM RC 8C is lighter at 142 kg vs 195 kg for MV AGUSTA F3 R.

Which is better, MV AGUSTA F3 R or 2025 KTM RC 8C?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.