MV Agusta Brutale 1090 vs Bimota Tesi 3D (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale 1090stacks up against the Bimota Tesi 3D. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 1090Bimota Tesi 3D
Model year20182017
Price
Engine1078 cc1078 cc
Horsepower158 hp100 hp
Torque100 Nm94 Nm
Weight183 kg167 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABS. Floating disc. Brembo radial-type, monobloc with 4 pistons.Double disc. Brembo 4-piston, four separates pads, radial pump
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. Nissin with 4 piston caliperSingle disc. Brembo, 2-piston
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 vs Bimota Tesi 3D — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 and the Bimota Tesi 3D usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 brings 158 hp in a 183 kg package, while the Bimota Tesi 3D counters with 100 hp at 167 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: