MV Agusta Brutale 989R vs Vyrus 984 C3 V2 (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale 989Rstacks up against the Vyrus 984 C3 V2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 989RVyrus 984 C3 V2
Model year20092009
Price
Engine982 cc982 cc
Horsepower139 hp91 hp
Torque96 Nm
Weight185 kg150 kg
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston caliperDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston caliperDouble disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/75-ZR17 / 180/50-ZR17

MV Agusta Brutale 989R vs Vyrus 984 C3 V2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 989R and the Vyrus 984 C3 V2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 989R brings 139 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Vyrus 984 C3 V2 counters with 91 hp at 150 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: