2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 vs 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R

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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.

Top on paper
2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000
78 pts
2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R
22 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 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000
52 pts
Best fit here
2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R
62.6 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000
55.2 pts
2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R
54.2 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000
80 pts
2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R
33.5 pts

New rider friendly

2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000
52.1 pts
Best fit here
2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R
54.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • 2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R 83 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 190 hp (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R) up to 212 hp (2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000).
  • Torque spans 116.5 Nm (2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000) up to 145 Nm (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
  • Weight spans 200 kg (2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000) to 211 kg (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
  • Displacement spans 1000 cc (2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000) to 1100 cc (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).

Reader votes so far — total 2: 2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 (1); 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R (1).

Specification MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 KTM 1390 Super Duke R
Brand MV AGUSTA KTM
Model MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 KTM 1390 Super Duke R
Engine size 1000cc Above 1000cc
Power 212hp 190hp
Torque 116.5nm. 145nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 200kg 211kg
Front brake 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 Brembo Stylema 4-piston Monobloc caliper, 320 mm twin floating discs, equipped with Bosch ABS
Rear brake Single steel disc with Ø 220 mm (Ø 8.66 in.) dia. Brembo PS13 brake master cylinder 2-piston Brembo caliper, 240 mm disc, equipped with Bosch ABS
Seat height (cm) 84.5cm 83cm
Front tyre 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W) 120/70-17 Michelin Power GP
Rear tyre 200/55 - ZR 17 M/C (78 W) 200/55-17 Michelin Power GP
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Öhlins Nix EC hydraulic “upside down” front fork with TIN superficial treatment.Completely adjustable with electronically controlled compression and rebound damping with manually controlled spring preload. 48 mm WP Apex SAT inverted fork, electronically adjustable; 4.9 inches of travel
Rear suspension Progressive, Öhlins EC TTX single shock absorber completely adjustable with electronically controlled compression and rebound damping and spring preload WP Apex SAT shock absorber, electronically adjustable; 5.5 inches of travel
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 310km/h 285km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 16 L – 7.5 L/100km 17.5 L – 5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $50098 $21499
Brand price lists View MV AGUSTA price list View KTM price list
Extra features

Carbon components: Air box - Air-box cover - Dashboard harness cover RH/LH central panel for fuel tank - RH/LX side panel for fuel tank - Clutch and gearbox covers - RH/LH external air intake. Under seat cover - Rear Wheel cover - Radiator covers 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 geo- location - CNC Rider’s footpegs with adjustable height - Sprocket Z15 - Raised semi-handlebars Alcantara “comfort” seat - Aluminium dashboard cover

-Telemetry screen, 5 inch TFT display and connection, 5 different ride modes, 

-USB-C Connection

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2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 vs 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R: listed specifications

The 2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 and 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R differ on the listed specifications: the RUSH 1000 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the 1390 Super Duke R has more displacement and torque.

Engine displacement

1390 Super Duke R has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

RUSH 1000 has a modest listed power advantage (212 hp vs 190 hp).

Torque

1390 Super Duke R has a clear listed torque advantage (145 Nm vs 116.5 Nm).

Listed top speed

RUSH 1000 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (310 km/h vs 285 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

RUSH 1000 has a modest listed weight advantage (200 kg vs 211 kg). 1390 Super Duke R has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 84.5 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R?

MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 is listed at 310 km/h (193 mph) vs 285 km/h (177 mph) for KTM 1390 Super Duke R.

Which has more horsepower, MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 or KTM 1390 Super Duke R?

MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 has 212 hp compared with 190 hp on the KTM 1390 Super Duke R.

Which is lighter, MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 or KTM 1390 Super Duke R?

MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 is lighter at 200 kg vs 211 kg for KTM 1390 Super Duke R.

Which is better, MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 or KTM 1390 Super Duke R?

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.