MV Agusta Brutale 1090 vs Triumph Tiger Explorer: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 (2013-2018) and the Triumph Tiger Explorer (2016), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: MV Agusta Brutale 1090 144 hp, Triumph Tiger Explorer 137 hp.
- Torque: MV Agusta Brutale 1090 112 Nm, Triumph Tiger Explorer 121 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- MV Agusta Brutale 1090 (2013-2018)144 (best)
- Triumph Tiger Explorer (2016)137
Torque Nm
- MV Agusta Brutale 1090 (2013-2018)112
- Triumph Tiger Explorer (2016)121 (best)
Weight kg
- MV Agusta Brutale 1090 (2013-2018)183
- Triumph Tiger Explorer (2016)259
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2013-2018 · Brutale 1090 Remove |  2016 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2013-2018 | 2016 |
| Engine | 1,078cc inline-four, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 79 x 55 mm bore/stroke, 13:1 compression, electric start | 1215.0 ccm (74.14 cubic inches), In-line three, four-stroke, Injection. Drive by wire. |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1,078 cc | 1,215 cc |
| Power | 144 hp @ 10,300 rpmBest | 137 hp @ 9,300 rpm |
| Torque | 112 Nm @ 8,100 rpm | 121 Nm @ 6,400 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, multiplate oil-bath anti-hopping clutch, chain final drive | 6-speed, Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Final drive | chain | shaft |
| Weight | 183 kg (dry) | 259 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 837 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 23 LBest | 20 L |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork | Kayaba 46 mm upside down forks, adjustable preload |
| Rear suspension | Single-sided swingarm with Marzocchi single shock | Kayaba monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment |
| Brake system | Not available | ABS |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial calipers | Double disc. Floating discs, Nissin 4-piston calipers, Switchable ABS., 305 mm |
| Rear brake | Four-piston Nissin caliper | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper. Switchable ABS., 282 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 110/80-18 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 | 150/70-17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.