2024 BMW M 1000 XR vs 2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

2024 BMW M 1000 XR
0 pts
Top on paper
2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR
100 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2024 BMW M 1000 XR
47.3 pts
Best fit here
2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR
60.5 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 BMW M 1000 XR
41 pts
Best fit here
2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR
74.9 pts

Sporty riding

2024 BMW M 1000 XR
9.9 pts
Best fit here
2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR
93.8 pts

New rider friendly

2024 BMW M 1000 XR
43.3 pts
Best fit here
2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR
59.3 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 BMW M 1000 XR 85 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR 84.5 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 201 hp (2024 BMW M 1000 XR) up to 208 hp (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR).
  • Torque spans 113 Nm (2024 BMW M 1000 XR) up to 116.5 Nm (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR).
  • Weight spans 204 kg (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR) to 223 kg (2024 BMW M 1000 XR).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification BMW M 1000 XR MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR
Brand BMW MV AGUSTA
Model BMW M 1000 XR MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR
Engine size 1000cc 1000cc
Power 201hp 208hp
Torque 113nm. 116.5nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 223kg 204kg
Front brake Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper Double floating disc with Ø 320 mm (Ø 12.6 in.) diameter, with steel braking disc and aluminium flange - Brembo radial master cylinder/level assembly
Rear brake Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper Single steel disc with Ø 220 mm (Ø 8.66 in.) dia.- Brembo PS13 brake master cylinder
Seat height (cm) 85cm 84.5cm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W)
Rear tyre 200/55 ZR17 200/55 - ZR 17 M/C (78 W)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) Öhlins Nix EC hydraulic “upside down” front forks with TiN superficial treatment. Completely adjustable with electronically controlled compression and rebound damping with manually controlled spring preload.
Rear suspension Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable Progressive, single shock absorber Öhlins EC TTX completely adjustable with electronically controlled compression and rebound damping and spring preload
Motorcycle type Touring Naked
Top speed 290km/h 310km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 20 L – 7.2 L/100km 16 L – 7.4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $24295 $38198
Brand price lists View BMW price list View MV AGUSTA price list
Extra features

-Riding modes Pro (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, Race Pro 1–3, Pit Lane Limiter, Launch Control, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) +/- Shift, 

-Wheelie Control, Slide Control, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), shift assistant Pro, Automatic Hill Start Control (HSC) Pro)

-TFT display with M start-up animation, Headlight Pro with adaptive headlight, Dynamic Damping Control (DDC)

-M battery, M Forged wheels, M titanium rear silencer, M brake, BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, Sport windscreen

-Adjustable steering damper, M seat, M brake and clutch lever, Keyless Ride, Tyre pressure control (TPC)

-Heated grips, Cruise control, USB charging interface

Carbon components: Air-box cover - Dashboard harness cover - RH/LH central panel for fuel tank - RH/LH side panel for fuel tank - Central and lateral cover for projector Clutch and gearbox covers RH/LH external air intake Exclusive features: Lighter crankshaft - New combustion chamber Lighter pistons - Titanium connecting rods Dashboard TFT 5.5”color display - Cruise control Bluetooth - GPS - MV Ride App for navigation mirroring, app-controlled engine, suspension and rider aids setup - Launch Control - FLC Front lift control - Mobisat anti-theft system with geolocation

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2024 BMW M 1000 XR vs 2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR: listed specifications

The 2024 BMW M 1000 XR and 2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the Brutale 1000 RR has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

M 1000 XR and Brutale 1000 RR have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

M 1000 XR and Brutale 1000 RR have very similar peak power (201 hp vs 208 hp).

Torque

M 1000 XR and Brutale 1000 RR have very similar listed torque (113 Nm vs 116.5 Nm).

Listed top speed

Brutale 1000 RR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (310 km/h vs 290 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Brutale 1000 RR is notably lighter on the listed weight (204 kg vs 223 kg). M 1000 XR and Brutale 1000 RR have very similar seat heights (85 cm vs 84.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed and weight, while displacement, peak power, torque and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of BMW M 1000 XR vs MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR?

MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR is listed at 310 km/h (193 mph) vs 290 km/h (180 mph) for BMW M 1000 XR.

Which has more horsepower, BMW M 1000 XR or MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR?

MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR has 208 hp compared with 201 hp on the BMW M 1000 XR.

Which is lighter, BMW M 1000 XR or MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR?

MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR is lighter at 204 kg vs 223 kg for BMW M 1000 XR.

Which is better, BMW M 1000 XR or MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RR?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.