2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
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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
- 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet 80.9 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.6 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 151 hp (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet) up to 208 hp (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS).
- Torque spans 104 Nm (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet) up to 116.5 Nm (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS).
- Weight spans 205 kg (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS) to 211 kg (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | MV AGUSTA | HONDA |
| Model | MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 208hp | 151hp |
| Torque | 116.5nm. | 104nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 205kg | 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 | Radial mounted four-piston Nissin brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc |
| Rear brake | Single steel disc with Ø 220 mm (Ø 8.66 in.) dia.- Brembo PS13 brake master cylinder | Nissin Single piston caliper, 240 mm single disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 84.5cm | 80.9cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W) | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 200/55 - ZR 17 M/C (78 W) | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
| 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. | 41 mm Showa USD SFF-BP Fork 118 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Progressive, Sachs single shock absorber with rebound and compression (High speed/Low speed) damping and spring preload adjustment | Showa Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 138 mm travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 310km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 7.4 L/100km | 17 L – 5.9 L/100km |
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| Price | $30098 | $8999 |
| Brand price lists | View MV AGUSTA price list | View HONDA 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 |
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2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet: listed specifications
The 2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS and 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the Brutale 1000 RS has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Brutale 1000 RS and CB1000 Hornet have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Brutale 1000 RS has a clear listed power advantage (208 hp vs 151 hp).
Torque
Brutale 1000 RS has a modest listed torque advantage (116.5 Nm vs 104 Nm).
Listed top speed
Brutale 1000 RS has a clear listed top-speed advantage (310 km/h vs 260 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Brutale 1000 RS and CB1000 Hornet have very similar listed weights (205 kg vs 211 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Brutale 1000 RS is listed higher (84.5 cm) than CB1000 Hornet (80.9 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while displacement and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?
MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS is listed at 310 km/h (193 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet.
Which has more horsepower, MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?
MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS has 208 hp compared with 151 hp on the 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet.
Which is lighter, MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?
MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS is lighter at 205 kg vs 211 kg for 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet.
Which is better, MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?
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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