Ducati Monster 1200 vs MV Agusta Brutale 1090: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020) and the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 (2013-2018), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Ducati Monster 1200 150 hp, MV Agusta Brutale 1090 144 hp.
- Torque: Ducati Monster 1200 126.2 Nm, MV Agusta Brutale 1090 112 Nm.
- Weight: Ducati Monster 1200 185 kg, MV Agusta Brutale 1090 183 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020)150 (best)
- MV Agusta Brutale 1090 (2013-2018)144
Torque Nm
- Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020)126.2 (best)
- MV Agusta Brutale 1090 (2013-2018)112
Weight kg
- Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020)185
- MV Agusta Brutale 1090 (2013-2018)183 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2017-2020 · S Remove |  2013-2018 · Brutale 1090 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2017-2020 | 2013-2018 |
| Engine | 1,198cc Testastretta 11° DS L-twin, Euro4-compliant revision with new throttle bodies and twin exhaust silencers; desmodromic, 4 valves/cylinder, liquid-cooled. Bore x stroke 106.0mm x 67.9mm. | 1,078cc inline-four, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 79 x 55 mm bore/stroke, 13:1 compression, electric start |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1,198 cc | 1,078 cc |
| Power | 150 hp @ 9,250 rpmBest | 144 hp @ 10,300 rpm |
| Torque | 126.2 Nm @ 7,750 rpmBest | 112 Nm @ 8,100 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox with wet multiplate slipper clutch, chain final drive, bi-directional quickshifter standard. | 6-speed manual, multiplate oil-bath anti-hopping clutch, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 185 kg (dry) | 183 kg (dry)Best |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 825 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16.5 L | 23 LBest |
| Front suspension | 48mm Öhlins fully adjustable upside-down fork | Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock, single-sided swingarm | Single-sided swingarm with Marzocchi single shock |
| Brake system | Bosch cornering ABS (IMU-based) | Not available |
| Front brake | 2 x 330mm discs, Brembo M50 monobloc 4-piston radial calipers | Four-piston radial calipers |
| Rear brake | 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper | Four-piston Nissin caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III) | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III) | 190/55-17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 16,995 (US MSRP at 2017 Euro4 relaunch) | Not available |