Honda Hornet 900 vs MV Agusta Brutale 920 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Hornet 900stacks up against the MV Agusta Brutale 920. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Hornet 900MV Agusta Brutale 920
Model year20062012
Price$11,900
Engine919 cc921 cc
Horsepower107 hp129 hp
Torque91 Nm95 Nm
Weight194 kg183 kg
Seat height31 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L6.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. 4-piston
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda Hornet 900 vs MV Agusta Brutale 920 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Hornet 900 and the MV Agusta Brutale 920 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Hornet 900 brings 107 hp in a 194 kg package, while the MV Agusta Brutale 920 counters with 129 hp at 183 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: