MV Agusta Brutale RR 1090 vs Ducati Monster 1100 Diesel (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale RR 1090stacks up against the Ducati Monster 1100 Diesel. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale RR 1090Ducati Monster 1100 Diesel
Model year20122012
Price$18,800
Engine1078 cc1078 cc
Horsepower158 hp100 hp
Torque100 Nm103 Nm
Weight183 kg169 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Bremo, 4-piston caliperDouble disc. 4-piston radial calliper with ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo, 4-piston caliperSingle disc. 2-piston radial calliper with ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

MV Agusta Brutale RR 1090 vs Ducati Monster 1100 Diesel — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale RR 1090 and the Ducati Monster 1100 Diesel usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale RR 1090 brings 158 hp in a 183 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 1100 Diesel counters with 100 hp at 169 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: