Ducati Monster Diesel vs MV Agusta Brutale (1090)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster Dieselstacks up against the MV Agusta Brutale. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati Monster Diesel | MV Agusta Brutale |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2013 | 2011 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1078 cc | 909 cc |
| Horsepower | 99 hp | 129 hp |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Weight | 169 kg | 190 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.6 L | 6.1 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. 4-piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. 4-piston |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
Ducati Monster Diesel vs MV Agusta Brutale — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati Monster Diesel and the MV Agusta Brutale usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster Diesel brings 99 hp in a 169 kg package, while the MV Agusta Brutale counters with 129 hp at 190 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: