MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR vs MV Agusta Brutale (1090)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RRstacks up against the MV Agusta Brutale. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 1090 RRMV Agusta Brutale
Model year20182011
Price
Engine1078 cc909 cc
Horsepower158 hp129 hp
Torque100 Nm95 Nm
Weight183 kg190 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L6.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABS. Floating disc. Brembo radial-type, monobloc with 4 pistons.Double disc. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. Nissin with 4 piston caliperSingle disc. 4-piston
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR vs MV Agusta Brutale — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR and the MV Agusta Brutale usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR brings 158 hp in a 183 kg package, while the MV Agusta Brutale counters with 129 hp at 190 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: