MV Agusta Brutale Wally vs Buell XB9SX Lightning CityX (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale Wallystacks up against the Buell XB9SX Lightning CityX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale WallyBuell XB9SX Lightning CityX
Model year20082010
Price
Engine982 cc983 cc
Horsepower141 hp84 hp
Torque81 Nm
Weight185 kg177 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. ZTL™ brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm, single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

MV Agusta Brutale Wally vs Buell XB9SX Lightning CityX — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale Wally and the Buell XB9SX Lightning CityX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale Wally brings 141 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Buell XB9SX Lightning CityX counters with 84 hp at 177 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: