MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R vs Ducati Monster 1100 EVO (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 Rstacks up against the Ducati Monster 1100 EVO. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale 1090 RDucati Monster 1100 EVO
Model year20152013
Price
Engine1078 cc1078 cc
Horsepower144 hp99 hp
Torque112 Nm103 Nm
Weight183 kg169 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating disc. Brembo radial with 4 pistons caliper. Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Nissin with 4 piston caliperSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R vs Ducati Monster 1100 EVO — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R and the Ducati Monster 1100 EVO usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R brings 144 hp in a 183 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 1100 EVO counters with 99 hp at 169 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: