By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Hyper Naked vs Naked Bike
MV Agusta Brutale 910 R (MY2006) vs Brutale 750 S (MY2005)
MV Agusta Brutale 910 R vs Brutale 750 S: no fairing, no excuses. Here's how to pick.
You'll feel the MV Agusta Brutale 910 R's compact chassis flick into a bend the moment you press on the bar. On the MV Agusta Brutale 750 S, you're reading the front tire through the fork as it bites into the turn. Mid-turn, it's composed and tracks where you aimed it.
So which one do you buy?
The Brutale 750 S has the edge if…
Daily commuting & city riding
A touch ahead: Brutale 750 S
Through rush hour, the Brutale 750 S is a little easier to live with. Only a little.
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Narrow edge: Brutale 750 S
Once the road starts to bend, the Brutale 750 S noses ahead. Your own skill counts for more than a gap this size.
What makes each one tick
Brutale 910 R
There's savage top-end power in the Brutale 910 R, and its inline-four pulls hard out of the mid-range before screaming toward redline with a racing wail. The suspension won't soften a bump on rough pavement; the hit runs straight into the firm seat. Mid-corner, the shock holds it planted.
Brutale 750 S
The Brutale 750 S's engine lives high on the tach and won't wake up until the revs spin up. A small throttle opening down low doesn't find much grunt. The brakes haul it down hard. The intake roars as the needle climbs.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Brutale 910 R makes more peak power: 136 hp (100 kW) vs 127 hp (93 kW).
- The Brutale 910 R makes more peak torque: 71 lb-ft (96 Nm) vs 57 lb-ft (77 Nm).
- The Brutale 910 R has the larger engine: 909 cc vs 749 cc.
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Both miss here
Neither one is built for long-haul comfort. For big miles, look at a proper tourer or sport tourer.
Traveling with luggage
Wrong job for both
Multi-day trips with luggage aren't their thing. Travel light, or travel on something else.
Riding two-up with a passenger
Not built for this
Neither of these is a real two-person bike. If your partner rides along often, that matters.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
Brutale 910 R
What owners say
Strengths
- Ferocious top-end power and intoxicating soundtrack
- Immediate, responsive handling
- High-spec chassis components
Trade-offs
- Firm, unforgiving ride
- Cramped, aggressive ergonomics
- High maintenance costs and short service intervals
- Temperamental low-speed fueling
Brutale 750 S
What owners say
Strengths
- Stunning, exotic Italian design
- Exceptional handling and braking
Trade-offs
- Underpowered and revvy engine
Known problems to check before you buy
Brutale 910 R
- Throttle hesitation and lean stumble Hesitation or a stumble when opening the throttle from closed, particularly at low rpm. Can be caused by dirty throttle bodies, degraded injectors, or sensor issues.
Brutale 750 S
No confirmed faults on file yet. That's not the same as fault-free.
What they share
- Engine
- Inline-four
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Fuel capacity
- 5.0 US gal (19 L)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
Where the spec sheets split
| Brutale 910 R | Brutale 750 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) |
| Brutale 910 R | Brutale 750 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 909 cc | 749 cc |
| Power | 136 hp (100 kW) | 127 hp (93 kW) |
| Torque | 71 lb-ft (96 Nm) | 57 lb-ft (77 Nm) |
| Top speed | 157 mph (253 km/h) | 150 mph (241 km/h) |
| Brutale 910 R | Brutale 750 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 33 mpg (US) / 7.1 L/100 km | 31 mpg (US) / 7.63 L/100 km |
| Brutale 910 R | Brutale 750 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake | 320 mm | 310 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 120/65-17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 | 190/50-17 |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Brutale 910 R | Brutale 750 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Damper | Standard | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
