MV Agusta 1000 Ago vs Ducati Panigale 959 (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta 1000 Agostacks up against the Ducati Panigale 959. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta 1000 AgoDucati Panigale 959
Model year19812019
Price
Engine954 cc955 cc
Horsepower99 hp150 hp
Torque102 Nm
Weight176 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity6.9 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Tires3.50-18 / 4.00-18 120/70-ZR17 / 180/60-ZR17

MV Agusta 1000 Ago vs Ducati Panigale 959 — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta 1000 Ago and the Ducati Panigale 959 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta 1000 Ago brings 99 hp, while the Ducati Panigale 959 counters with 150 hp at 176 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: