MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS vs Yamaha MT 10 SP (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RSstacks up against the Yamaha MT 10 SP. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 1000 RSYamaha MT 10 SP
Model year20242026
Price$29,050$17,499
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower208 hp
Torque117 Nm
Weight186 kg214 kg
Seat height33 mm835 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L17.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speedManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDouble disc. 4 pistons. Brembo. ABS.Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2 pistons. Brembo. ABS.Hydraulic Disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 120/70 ZR17 Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport™ S22 / 190/55 ZR17 Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport™ S22

MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS vs Yamaha MT 10 SP — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS and the Yamaha MT 10 SP 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 Yamaha MT 10 SP counters with its own power figure at 214 kg. On price, the Yamaha MT 10 SP has the lower MSRP.

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: