2025 KTM RC 8C vs 2024 MV AGUSTA F3RR

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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.

Top on paper
2025 KTM RC 8C
82 pts
2024 MV AGUSTA F3RR
18 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

Best fit here
2025 KTM RC 8C
66.6 pts
2024 MV AGUSTA F3RR
32.4 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2025 KTM RC 8C
53.8 pts
2024 MV AGUSTA F3RR
48.8 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2025 KTM RC 8C
78.9 pts
2024 MV AGUSTA F3RR
45 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2025 KTM RC 8C
71 pts
2024 MV AGUSTA F3RR
17.6 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • 2025 KTM RC 8C 82 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 MV AGUSTA F3RR 83 cm Tallest 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 155 hp (2024 MV AGUSTA F3RR).
  • Torque spans 88 Nm (2024 MV AGUSTA F3RR) up to 98 Nm (2025 KTM RC 8C).
  • Weight spans 142 kg (2025 KTM RC 8C) to 185 kg (2024 MV AGUSTA F3RR).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification 2025 KTM RC 8C MV AGUSTA F3RR
Brand KTM MV AGUSTA
Model 2025 KTM RC 8C MV AGUSTA F3RR
Engine size 800cc 800cc
Power 135hp 155hp
Torque 98nm. 88nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves
Weight 142kg 185kg
Front brake 2x radially mounted four-piston brake calipers Double floating disc with Ø 320 mm (Ø 12.6 in.) diameter, with steel braking disc and flange, Brembo Stylema radial-type monobloc, with 4 pistons Ø 30 mm (Ø 1.18 in.).
Rear brake 2-piston brake caliper, brake disc Single steel disc with Ø 220 mm (Ø 8.66 in.) dia, Brembo with 2 pistons - Ø 34 mm (Ø 1.34 in.)
Seat height (cm) 82cm 83cm
Front tyre 120/70R17 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W)
Rear tyre 180/60R17 180/55 - ZR 17 M/C (73 W)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension WP Type Marzocchi “upside-down” telescopic hydraulic fork with TiN low friction treatment; external compression, rebound and spring preload adjustment
Rear suspension WP Progressive, Sachs single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 245km/h 240km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 16 L – 6 L/100km 16.5 L – 6.8 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $20000 $24298
Brand price lists View KTM price list View MV AGUSTA price list
Extra features

Titanium components: Intake and exhaust valves; Exclusive contents: Dashboard TFT 5.5”color display - Cruise control - Launch control - FLC (Front Lift 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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2025 KTM RC 8C vs 2024 MV AGUSTA F3RR: listed specifications

The 2025 KTM RC 8C and 2024 MV AGUSTA F3RR are closely matched in displacement, while the RC 8C has more torque, and a lower listed weight, and the F3RR has more peak power.

Engine displacement

RC 8C and F3RR have very similar engine displacement (800 cc vs 800 cc).

Peak power

F3RR has a modest listed power advantage (155 hp vs 135 hp).

Torque

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

Listed top speed

RC 8C and F3RR have very similar listed top speeds (245 km/h vs 240 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 185 kg). RC 8C and F3RR have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 83 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 2025 KTM RC 8C vs MV AGUSTA F3RR?

2025 KTM RC 8C is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for MV AGUSTA F3RR.

Which has more horsepower, 2025 KTM RC 8C or MV AGUSTA F3RR?

MV AGUSTA F3RR has 155 hp compared with 135 hp on the 2025 KTM RC 8C.

Which is lighter, 2025 KTM RC 8C or MV AGUSTA F3RR?

2025 KTM RC 8C is lighter at 142 kg vs 185 kg for MV AGUSTA F3RR.

Which is better, 2025 KTM RC 8C or MV AGUSTA F3RR?

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.