Ducati Superleggera V4 vs MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS (2024)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Superleggera V4stacks up against the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Superleggera V4MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS
Model year20242024
Price$29,050
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower208 hp
Torque116 Nm117 Nm
Weight159 kg186 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. BremboDouble disc. 4 pistons. Brembo. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. 2 pistons. Brembo. ABS.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/60-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17

Ducati Superleggera V4 vs MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Superleggera V4 and the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Superleggera V4 brings its published horsepower in a 159 kg package, while the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS counters with 208 hp at 186 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: