MV Agusta Brutale 1090 vs Triumph Tiger Explorer XC: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 (2013-2018) and the Triumph Tiger Explorer XC (2016), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

Specification	MV Agusta Brutale 1090 2013-2018 · Brutale 1090 Remove	Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 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	3 cylinders online , 4 strokes Injection Ø nc Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 1,215 cc 139 ch (137.10 hp) to 9,300 rpm 12.50 mkg (123 Nm) to 6,200 rpm
Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	1,078 cc	1,215 cc
Power	144 hp @ 10,300 rpmBest	137.1 hp @ 9,300 rpm
Torque	112 Nm @ 8,100 rpm	123 Nm @ 6,200 rpmBest
Transmission	6-speed manual, multiplate oil-bath anti-hopping clutch, chain final drive	6 stage gearbox , manual Secondary cardan shaft
Final drive	chain	shaft
Weight	183 kg (dry)Best	244 kg (dry)
Seat height	825 mm	837 mm
Fuel capacity	23 LBest	20 L
Front suspension	Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork	Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 48 mm / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 190 mm (7.48 in)
Rear suspension	Single-sided swingarm with Marzocchi single shock	Monoshock / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 196 mm (7.72 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment
Brake system	Not available	ABS
Front brake	Four-piston radial calipers	2 Brembo discs Ø 305 mm (12.01 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper
Rear brake	Four-piston Nissin caliper	1 Nissin disc Ø 282 mm (11.1 in)
Front tire	120/70-17	Not available
Rear tire	190/55-17	Not available
Quickshifter	Not available	Not available
Launch price	Not available	Not available