MV Agusta Brutale Hydrogen vs Buell Firebolt XB9R (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutale Hydrogenstacks up against the Buell Firebolt XB9R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta Brutale HydrogenBuell Firebolt XB9R
Model year20082007
Price
Engine982 cc983 cc
Horsepower141 hp92 hp
Torque95 Nm
Weight185 kg175 kg
Fuel capacity5.0 L3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

MV Agusta Brutale Hydrogen vs Buell Firebolt XB9R — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale Hydrogen and the Buell Firebolt XB9R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale Hydrogen brings 141 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Buell Firebolt XB9R counters with 92 hp at 175 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: