KTM 990 Duke vs MV Agusta Brutale 950: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the KTM 990 Duke (2026-present) and the MV Agusta Brutale 950 (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: KTM 990 Duke 128.2 hp, MV Agusta Brutale 950 148 hp.
- Torque: KTM 990 Duke 103 Nm, MV Agusta Brutale 950 107 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- KTM 990 Duke (2026-present)128.2
- MV Agusta Brutale 950 (2026-present)148 (best)
Torque Nm
- KTM 990 Duke (2026-present)103
- MV Agusta Brutale 950 (2026-present)107 (best)
Weight kg
- KTM 990 Duke (2026-present)190
- MV Agusta Brutale 950 (2026-present)195
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present · R Remove |  2026-present · Serie Oro Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2026-present | 2026-present |
| Engine | two-cylinder online , 4 strokes, set at 285° Injection Ø 46 mm Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 947 cc 130 ch (128.20 hp) to 9,500 rpm 10.50 mkg to 6,750 rpm | 931cc liquid-cooled inline three (950 EVO), DOHC, 12 valves, ride-by-wire fuel injection |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 947 cc | 931 cc |
| Power | 128.2 hp @ 9,500 rpm | 148 hp @ 11,200 rpmBest |
| Torque | 103 Nm @ 6,750 rpm | 107 Nm @ 8,400 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , manual - shifter as standard Secondary by chain | 6-speed constant-mesh cassette gearbox, 10-plate wet clutch with assist and slipper function, MV EAS 3.0 up/down quickshifter, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 190 kg (wet) | 195 kg |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 850 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14.8 L | 16.5 LBest |
| Front suspension | Ø 48 mm APEX inverted telehydraulic forks / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 143 mm (5.63 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment | Ohlins NIX 30 43 mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, rebound and compression, 120 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | APEX monoshock / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 140 mm (5.51 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment | Ohlins TTX GP 36 monoshock, progressive linkage, adjustable preload, rebound and compression, 133 mm travel, single-sided aluminium swingarm |
| Brake system | ABS | Continental MK100 cornering ABS with rear lift-up mitigation |
| Front brake | 2 Brembo discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper (Stylema monobloc) | Twin 320 mm floating discs, Brembo Hypure radial monobloc 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 1 Brembo disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), single-piston caliper | Not available |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 | Not available |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Yes |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 26,998 (USA) |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.