2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 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.

Top on paper
2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000
100 pts
2024 BMW M 1000 R
0 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

Best fit here
2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000
60.5 pts
2024 BMW M 1000 R
54 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000
74.9 pts
2024 BMW M 1000 R
34.5 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000
93.8 pts
2024 BMW M 1000 R
19.8 pts

New rider friendly

2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000
41.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 BMW M 1000 R
64.4 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 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 210 hp (2024 BMW M 1000 R) up to 212 hp (2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000).
  • Torque spans 113 Nm (2024 BMW M 1000 R) up to 116.5 Nm (2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000).
  • Weight spans 200 kg (2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000) to 210 kg (2024 BMW M 1000 R).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 5: 2024 MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 (4); 2024 BMW M 1000 R (1).

Specification MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 BMW M 1000 R
Brand MV AGUSTA BMW
Model MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 BMW M 1000 R
Engine size 1000cc 1000cc
Power 212hp 210hp
Torque 116.5nm. 113nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 200kg 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 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. Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable
Rear suspension Progressive, Öhlins EC TTX single shock absorber completely adjustable with electronically controlled compression and rebound damping and spring preload 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 – 7.5 L/100km 16.5 L – 7.3 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $50098 $21695
Brand price lists View MV AGUSTA price list View BMW 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

-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 RUSH 1000 vs 2024 BMW M 1000 R: listed specifications

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

Engine displacement

RUSH 1000 and M 1000 R have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

RUSH 1000 and M 1000 R have very similar peak power (212 hp vs 210 hp).

Torque

RUSH 1000 and M 1000 R have very similar listed torque (116.5 Nm vs 113 Nm).

Listed top speed

RUSH 1000 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

RUSH 1000 has a modest listed weight advantage (200 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, weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power and torque remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 vs BMW M 1000 R?

MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 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 RUSH 1000 or BMW M 1000 R?

MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 has 212 hp compared with 210 hp on the BMW M 1000 R.

Which is lighter, MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 or BMW M 1000 R?

MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 is lighter at 200 kg vs 210 kg for BMW M 1000 R.

Which is better, MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000 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.