2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS vs DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss
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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
- DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 155 hp (DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss) up to 208 hp (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS).
- Torque spans 104 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss) up to 116.5 Nm (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS).
- Weight spans 197 kg (DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss) to 205 kg (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS | DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | MV AGUSTA | DUCATI |
| Model | MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS | DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 208hp | 155hp |
| Torque | 116.5nm. | 104nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 205kg | 197kg |
| 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 | Dual 320mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Rear brake | Single steel disc with Ø 220 mm (Ø 8.66 in.) dia.- Brembo PS13 brake master cylinder | 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 84.5cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W) | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Corsa |
| Rear tyre | 200/55 - ZR 17 M/C (78 W) | 180/60ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Corsa |
| 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. | Öhlins NIX30 43mm, TiN-coated, fully adjustable. |
| Rear suspension | Progressive, Sachs single shock absorber with rebound and compression (High speed/Low speed) damping and spring preload adjustment | Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 mono shock. |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 310km/h | 280km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 7.4 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $30098 | $22995 |
| Brand price lists | View MV AGUSTA price list | View DUCATI 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 |
-Riding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Automatic tire calibration. -Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Daytime Running Light (DRL) with Full LED lighting, Öhlins steering damper, Auto-off indicators, Lithium-ion battery, Carbon fiber and titanium exhaust end cap. |
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2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS vs 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss: listed specifications
The 2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS and 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss are closely matched in displacement, while the Brutale 1000 RS has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Panigale V2 Bayliss has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Brutale 1000 RS and Panigale V2 Bayliss have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Brutale 1000 RS has a clear listed power advantage (208 hp vs 155 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 280 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Panigale V2 Bayliss has a modest listed weight advantage (197 kg vs 205 kg). Brutale 1000 RS and Panigale V2 Bayliss have very similar seat heights (84.5 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS vs DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss?
MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS is listed at 310 km/h (193 mph) vs 280 km/h (174 mph) for DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss.
Which has more horsepower, MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS or DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss?
MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS has 208 hp compared with 155 hp on the DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss.
Which is lighter, MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS or DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss?
DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss is lighter at 197 kg vs 205 kg for MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS.
Which is better, MV AGUSTA Brutale 1000 RS or DUCATI Panigale V2 Bayliss?
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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