Bimota Tesi3D 40th Anniversary vs MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota Tesi3D 40th Anniversarystacks up against the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota Tesi3D 40th AnniversaryMV Agusta Brutale 1090 R
Model year20162015
Price
Engine1078 cc1078 cc
Horsepower98 hp144 hp
Torque98 Nm112 Nm
Weight170 kg183 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L6.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Bremo 4-piston, four separates pads, radial pumpDouble disc. Floating disc. Brembo radial with 4 pistons caliper.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo, 2-pistonSingle disc. Nissin with 4 piston caliper
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Bimota Tesi3D 40th Anniversary vs MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota Tesi3D 40th Anniversary and the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota Tesi3D 40th Anniversary brings 98 hp in a 170 kg package, while the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R counters with 144 hp at 183 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: