MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R vs Ducati Monster Diesel (2015)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 Rstacks up against the Ducati Monster Diesel. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R | Ducati Monster Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1078 cc | 1078 cc |
| Horsepower | 144 hp | 99 hp |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Weight | 183 kg | 169 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.1 L | 3.6 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating disc. Brembo radial with 4 pistons caliper. | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Nissin with 4 piston caliper | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R vs Ducati Monster Diesel — which should you buy?
Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R and the Ducati Monster Diesel usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R brings 144 hp in a 183 kg package, while the Ducati Monster Diesel counters with 99 hp at 169 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: