MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR vs Ducati Monster 1100 S (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale 1078RRstacks up against the Ducati Monster 1100 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 1078RRDucati Monster 1100 S
Model year20102010
Price$16,995
Engine1078 cc1078 cc
Horsepower154 hp94 hp
Torque117 Nm76 Nm
Weight185 kg168 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Brembo monoblock (one-piece) brakesDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo monoblock (one-piece) brakesSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR vs Ducati Monster 1100 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR and the Ducati Monster 1100 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR brings 154 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 1100 S counters with 94 hp at 168 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: