MV Agusta Brutale 1090 vs Bimota Tesi3D 40th Anniversary (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale 1090stacks up against the Bimota Tesi3D 40th Anniversary. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 1090Bimota Tesi3D 40th Anniversary
Model year20182016
Price
Engine1078 cc1078 cc
Horsepower158 hp98 hp
Torque100 Nm98 Nm
Weight183 kg170 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. Bremo 4-piston, four separates pads, radial pump
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. Nissin with 4 piston caliperSingle disc. Bremo, 2-piston
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 vs Bimota Tesi3D 40th Anniversary — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 and the Bimota Tesi3D 40th Anniversary 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 Tesi3D 40th Anniversary counters with 98 hp at 170 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: