Yamaha MT 10 SP vs MV Agusta Brutale (1000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha MT 10 SPstacks up against the MV Agusta Brutale. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha MT 10 SPMV Agusta Brutale
Model year20262011
Price$17,499
Engine998 cc909 cc
Horsepower129 hp
Torque95 Nm
Weight214 kg190 kg
Seat height835 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity17.0 L6.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDouble disc. 4-piston
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. 4-piston
Tires120/70 ZR17 Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport™ S22 / 190/55 ZR17 Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport™ S22120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Yamaha MT 10 SP vs MV Agusta Brutale — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha MT 10 SP and the MV Agusta Brutale usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha MT 10 SP brings its published horsepower in a 214 kg package, while the MV Agusta Brutale counters with 129 hp at 190 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: