MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS vs Honda CB1000R 5Four (2024)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RSstacks up against the Honda CB1000R 5Four. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 1000 RSHonda CB1000R 5Four
Model year20242021
Price$29,050
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower208 hp144 hp
Torque117 Nm104 Nm
Weight186 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4 pistons. Brembo. ABS.Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2 pistons. Brembo. ABS.Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS vs Honda CB1000R 5Four — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS and the Honda CB1000R 5Four usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS brings 208 hp in a 186 kg package, while the Honda CB1000R 5Four counters with 144 hp.

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: