2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS vs 2024 BMW M 1000 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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 BMW M 1000 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 208 hp (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS) up to 210 hp (2024 BMW M 1000 R).
- Torque spans 113 Nm (2024 BMW M 1000 R) up to 116.5 Nm (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS).
- Weight spans 205 kg (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS) to 210 kg (2024 BMW M 1000 R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS | BMW M 1000 R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | MV AGUSTA | BMW |
| Model | MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS | BMW M 1000 R |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 208hp | 210hp |
| Torque | 116.5nm. | 113nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 205kg | 210kg |
| 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 | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper |
| Rear brake | Single steel disc with Ø 220 mm (Ø 8.66 in.) dia.- Brembo PS13 brake master cylinder | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 84.5cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W) | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55 - ZR 17 M/C (78 W) | 200/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi “UPSIDE - DOWN” telescopic hydraulic fork with DLC treatment and adjustable rebound- compression damping and external spring preload. | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Progressive, Sachs single shock absorber with rebound and compression (High speed/Low speed) damping and spring preload adjustment | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 310km/h | 300km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 7.4 L/100km | 16.5 L – 7.3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $30098 | $21695 |
| Brand price lists | View MV AGUSTA price list | View BMW price list |
| Extra 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-thelf system with geolocation |
-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, Pro riding modes (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, LED headlights, rear light and turn indicators -Dynamic Damping Control (DDC), M battery, M forged wheels, Titanium rear silencer, M brake, M seat ,M brake and clutch lever -Handlebar end mirrors, Keyless Ride, Tyre pressure control (TPC), Heated grips, Cruise control |
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2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS vs 2024 BMW M 1000 R: listed specifications
The 2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS and 2024 BMW M 1000 R are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the Brutale 1000 RS has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Brutale 1000 RS and M 1000 R have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Brutale 1000 RS and M 1000 R have very similar peak power (208 hp vs 210 hp).
Torque
Brutale 1000 RS and M 1000 R have very similar listed torque (116.5 Nm vs 113 Nm).
Listed top speed
Brutale 1000 RS has a modest listed top-speed advantage (310 km/h vs 300 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Brutale 1000 RS and M 1000 R have very similar listed weights (205 kg vs 210 kg). M 1000 R has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 84.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS vs BMW M 1000 R?
MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS is listed at 310 km/h (193 mph) vs 300 km/h (186 mph) for BMW M 1000 R.
Which has more horsepower, MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS or BMW M 1000 R?
BMW M 1000 R has 210 hp compared with 208 hp on the MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS.
Which is lighter, MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS or BMW M 1000 R?
MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS is lighter at 205 kg vs 210 kg for BMW M 1000 R.
Which is better, MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS or BMW M 1000 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.
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