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

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RSstacks up against the Ducati Panigale Superleggera V4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 1000 RSDucati Panigale Superleggera V4
Model year20242020
Price$29,050
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower208 hp221 hp
Torque117 Nm116 Nm
Weight186 kg193 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4 pistons. Brembo. ABS.Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2 pistons. Brembo. ABS.Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 200/60-ZR17

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

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS and the Ducati Panigale Superleggera V4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS brings 208 hp in a 186 kg package, while the Ducati Panigale Superleggera V4 counters with 221 hp at 193 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: