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
| Spec | MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR | MV Agusta Brutale |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1078 cc | 909 cc |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 129 hp |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Weight | 183 kg | 190 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.1 L | 6.1 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional ABS. Floating disc. Brembo radial-type, monobloc with 4 pistons. | Double disc. 4-piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. Nissin with 4 piston caliper | Single disc. 4-piston |
| Tires | 120/70-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:

