MV Agusta Brutale 800 America vs KTM 790 Duke (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Americastacks up against the KTM 790 Duke. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 800 AmericaKTM 790 Duke
Model year20182026
Price$14,998$10,500
Engine798 cc799 cc
Horsepower116 hp105 hp
Torque83 Nm87 Nm
Weight175 kg189 kg
Seat height33 mm825 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L14.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed manual
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating disc, 4-piston. Bremo.Dual 300mm discs
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston. Bremo.Single 240mm disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear

MV Agusta Brutale 800 America vs KTM 790 Duke — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 800 America and the KTM 790 Duke usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 America brings 116 hp in a 175 kg package, while the KTM 790 Duke counters with 105 hp at 189 kg. On price, the KTM 790 Duke has the lower MSRP.

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: