MV Agusta Brutale 1090 vs MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 1090MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR
Model year20182018
Price
Engine1078 cc1078 cc
Horsepower158 hp158 hp
Torque100 Nm100 Nm
Weight183 kg183 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. Optional ABS. Floating disc. Brembo radial-type, monobloc with 4 pistons.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. Nissin with 4 piston caliperSingle disc. Optional ABS. Nissin with 4 piston caliper
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

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

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 and the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR 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 MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR counters with 158 hp at 183 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: